Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, Tennessee 38126-6595
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Le Moyne-Owen College is a private urban institution in Memphis, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 571 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
25% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,594 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,992.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Magicians
History & Fun Facts
- •This was one of more than ten schools founded by the AMA, an integrated organization led by black and white Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian ministers.
- •The school was established soon after the occupation of Memphis by Federal troops during the Civil War; they were based at Camp Shiloh outside the city limits to the south.
- •First known as Lincoln Chapel, the school relocated into Memphis proper in 1863 from south of the city.
- •In 1866 it was destroyed during white race riots that broke out following the withdrawal of federal troops.
- •Francis Julius LeMoyne ca 1860 The school was rebuilt, and in 1867 it reopened with 150 students and six teachers.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,000
Programs (26)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
60%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average + large city premium