Lambuth University

Lambuth University traces its roots to the Memphis Conference Female Institution which was chartered on December 2, 1843. It became a coeducational institute in 1923, and the name was changed to Lambuth College. On July 1, 1991, it came to be known as Lambuth University. The campus is spread across 50 acres in Jackson, Tennessee.

Lambuth University confers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Music degrees. Students can choose from over 40 majors that are offered through the following 6 schools:

• School of Arts & Communications
• School of Business & Economics
• School of Education
• School of Humanities
• School of Mathematical & Natural Sciences
• School of Social Sciences

The Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, and Sigma Phi Epsilon are some of the Greek letter organizations hosted by Lambuth University. Students are also involved in other clubs and organizations like the American Chemical Society, American Society of Interior Designers, The Concert Band, The Jazz Band, The Lambuth Theatre, and The Lambuth University Dance Team.

Lambuth University Highlights

Where Lambuth University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, nutrition and exercise therapy, art studies, and media.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Lambuth University was 751 in 2007-2008 (734 full-time equivalent).

About 64% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 36% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Lambuth University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Lambuth University provides on-campus housing for 611 of its 734 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Lambuth University Athletics

School sports include football (Mid-South Conference), basketball (Independent Southeast Region), baseball (Independent Southeast Region), and track (Independent Southeast Region).

Lambuth University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 207 male students received the aid (men were 71% of those receiving aid) and 83 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 29% of students receiving such aid) .

Lambuth University Admissions (2008-2009)

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