Lambuth University

705 Lambuth Boulevard
Jackson, TN 38301
http://www.lambuth.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1843
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Undergrad Students805
Endowment10,050,260
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition16,380
Room/Board6,710
Services
Associated FirmsJackson Madison County School System, Shelby County School System, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Lambuth University, AmSouth Bank, Bancorp South, General Cable, Sports Academy, Sonoco Products, Suncoast, Taylor & Associates, West TN Bone & Join
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsHamilton Performing Arts Center, M.D.Anderson Planetarium, Dunlap-Williams Log House Museum, School of Education curriculum lab, Wellness Center, Richard E. Womack Memorial Chapel, Athletic Center, Visual Arts Complex
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other
MuseumsHamilton Performing Arts Center, M.D.Anderson Planetarium, Dunlap-Williams Log House Museum, School of Education curriculum lab, Wellness Center, Richard E. Womack Memorial Chapel, Athletic Center, Visual Arts Complex
Periodical Subs139,999
# of Books272,435
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months34%
within one year27%
within two years39%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities11%
Students in sororities15%
Campus Size50 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing62%
College housing typescoed dorms (14%), women's dorms (30%), men's dorms (36%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
Popular Events Homecoming, Lambuthpalooza, Spring Fling week, All-Sing, coffee nights, movie-on-the-green film series, bowling nights, family weekend, theatre productions, concerts, sports events, faculty forum, symposia, lectures, Lunch With the Pros, winter formal
Nearest AirportMemphis, TN (90), Nashville, TN (130)
Nearest TrainMemphis, TN (95)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations30
# of fraternities3
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities11%
Students in sororities15%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Vision (once each semester); The Coffeehouse Papers (once per year); The Lantern yearbook
Honor SocietiesAlpha Psi Omega, Gamma Beta Phi, Omicron Phi Tau, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, and Psi Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Omega for Christian men, Phi Sigma Eta for Christian women, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Religious Life Council, Pre-Ministerial Organization, Companions in Christ, Centering Prayer Group, Discipleship/Accountability Group
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, International Students Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha (African-American sorority)
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association, Student Activities Committee, Best Buddies, Panhellenic Council, Lambuth Singers, Psychology Club, Sociology Club, Student TN Education Association, Student ASID, American Chemical Society, Lambuth Association of Biologists, NSSLA, Interfraternity Council