Le Moyne College

What Le Moyne College does

Le Moyne College is a private, nonprofit Jesuit institution founded in 1946 and located in Syracuse, New York. It serves approximately 2,800–3,200 undergraduate and graduate students through small classes (12:1 student-to-faculty ratio) and offers programs spanning liberal arts, business (Madden College of Business and Economics, AACSB-accredited and ranked in the global top 5%), physician assistant studies, and emerging fields including applied physics. The college's product portfolio centers on educational delivery supported by specialized centers such as the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity (maker spaces, 3D printing, VR/AR station, drone education, and the Dolphin Tank startup competition), the William J. Bosch, S.J. Teaching and Learning Center, and the McNeil Institute for Risk and Uncertainty.

The college generates revenue from four primary streams: tuition and fees (the dominant recurring stream), alumni donations and fundraising (Evergreen Circle planned giving, President's Club, capital campaigns), auxiliary services (campus housing, dining, retail, and branded craft beverages such as Dolphy Day IPA and Heights Honey Ale through Meier's Creek Brewing), and grants and sponsored programs (federal HRSA funding, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, state and county grants, and corporate partnerships such as Legends for the $40M Athletics Fitness and Wellness Campaign). Tuition only covers approximately 75% of costs, with the college committing more than $50 million annually to financial aid benefiting 100% of students.

Distribution and go-to-market rely on a sales-led admissions motion including campus visit programs, virtual 360-degree tours, admissions counselors, dual-enrollment through ERIE21 (now extended to Onondaga and LaFayette school districts), and corporate education benefits (e.g., a 20% tuition reduction for SRC and SRCTec employees as Madden Corporate Partners). Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward NCAA Division I athletics (accelerated reclassification completed in 2024), healthcare workforce expansion (HRSA-funded PA primary care training), and STEM/semiconductor workforce development through the Northeast University Semiconductor Network.

Name

Le Moyne College

Legal name

Le Moyne College

Website

https://lemoyne.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Le Moyne College is a private, nonprofit Jesuit institution in Syracuse, NY serving approximately 2,800–3,200 undergraduate and graduate students through liberal arts, business (AACSB-accredited), physician assistant, and emerging STEM programs, with revenue from tuition, donations, auxiliary services, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Jesuit liberal arts
• Entrepreneurship education

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition, fees for academic programs, and course-related charges
2. Alumni Donations and Fundraising: Annual giving, major gifts, planned giving through Evergreen Circle, and capital campaign contributions supporting scholarships, academics, and campus life
3. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from campus housing, dining services, and retail operations including Dolphy Day IPA and Heights Honey Ale partnerships
4. Grants and Sponsored Programs: Federal and state grants including HRSA funding for physician assistant training and corporate partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Le Moyne College is a private Jesuit institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate academic programs, with academic centers supporting entrepreneurship (Keenan Center), business education (AACSB-accredited Madden College of Business and Economics), faculty development (William J. Bosch Teaching and Learning Center), and vocational discernment (Manresa Program). The college awards degrees, runs NCAA Division I athletics as the Dolphins, and operates student support programs such as the Ignite Fellowship for unpaid internships and the Dolphin Tank annual startup competition.

Product overview

Le Moyne College is a private Jesuit institution offering undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Its product/service portfolio centers on educational delivery and student support programs, including the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship (supporting student startups with maker spaces and the annual Dolphin Tank competition), the Ignite Fellowship (scholarships for unpaid internships), the William J. Bosch Teaching and Learning Center (faculty development), the Manresa Program (vocational discernment), and NCAA Division I athletics as the Dolphins. The institution also maintains academic partnerships and community engagement programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Heights: Nickname for the Le Moyne College campus
• Phins
• Dolphins
• Dolphy Day IPA
• Heights Honey Ale
• Phins Phizz
• Dolphin Tank
• Ignite Fellowship
• Manresa Program
• Keenan Innovators
• Evergreen Circle

Products and services

• Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity A center supporting student entrepreneurs with mentorship, maker spaces (3D printers, digital media studio, VR/AR), and the annual Dolphin Tank competition offering up to $50,000 in startup funding. Operates workforce development including drone pilot certification in partnership with NUAIR.
• Ignite Fellowship A scholarship program that helps students offset costs associated with unpaid internships, including housing, food, and inability to work other jobs. Includes multiple award types: Ignite Summer Award, Gottstein Award for Science Research, McDevitt Manresa Award, and Richard J. Shaw Memorial Ignite Fellowship.
• William J. Bosch, S.J., Teaching and Learning Center A center dedicated to faculty development guided by Jesuit values and Ignatian pedagogy, committed to fostering accessibility, inclusion, and reconciliation in the classroom.
• The Manresa Program A vocational discernment program designed to help students discover their callings and purposes, integrating vocational work into the institution's culture.
• Dolphin Tank An annual startup competition where student entrepreneurs pitch their ventures to sponsors for funding. To date, over $320,000 in awards has been distributed through Dolphin Tank, with companies generating over $3.6 million in revenue.
• Le Moyne Dolphins Athletics NCAA Division I athletic program representing Le Moyne College, with teams competing as the Dolphins.
• Keenan Innovators After-school program for 6th to 8th graders focused on entrepreneurship, extending the Keenan Center's mission to K-12 students.
• ERIE21 Program K-12 outreach program extending college access pathways to Onondaga and LaFayette School Districts in partnership with Onondaga County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of recent graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Academic partnership providing Le Moyne students with a faster, clearer route to becoming pharmacists through the top-ranked PharmD program
• Stephen Gilfus (Blackboard Founder)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2025Industry leader from Syracuse entrepreneurial community participated in Dolphin Tank 9
• Salt City CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Selected as vendor for Barb's Bistro in the McNeil Firehouse facility
• Good Life Youth FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Syracuse-based nonprofit connecting high-risk youth with entrepreneurship opportunities, participated in Dolphin Tank 8
• Rosamond Gifford ZoominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2024Keenan Center Innovation Internship program created Curious Critter Corners exhibits at the zoo with Syracuse Central School District students
• SRC & SRCTeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 August 2024SRC & SRCTec are Madden Corporate Partners, with employees receiving 20% tuition reduction for educational programs at Le Moyne College
• Meier's Creek Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2024Craft beer partnership creating Le Moyne-themed beers including Dolphy Day IPA and Heights Honey Ale available for sale
• LegendsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Partnership to raise $40 million in Athletics Fitness and Wellness Fundraising Campaign for Thomas J. Niland Jr. Athletic Complex renovation
• NUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Three-year $600,000 partnership for drone education, workforce development, drone pilot certification, and advanced prototyping through the Keenan Center
• McNeil Firehouse Events CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Sponsor of Brewing Ideas public lecture series at the McNeil Firehouse in Salt Springs neighborhood
• City of SyracuseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024City planning to invest millions in Salt Springs neighborhood surrounding Le Moyne's campus over 10 years
• Northeast University Semiconductor NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Partnership with 20+ higher education institutions focused on developing next generation of U.S. semiconductor industry workforce

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Providence College: Catholic-affiliated college in Providence, RI with comparable undergraduate-focused liberal arts profile, similar NCAA Division I athletics footprint, and overlapping Northeast applicant demographics.
• Fairfield University: Jesuit university in Fairfield, CT offering undergraduate and graduate programs in a similar size band; competes head-to-head with Le Moyne for Northeast Catholic-affiliated college applicants.
• Loyola University Maryland: Jesuit institution in Baltimore with a comparable size, similar undergraduate liberal arts focus, AACSB-accredited business school, and overlapping Northeast/Mid-Atlantic applicant market.
• Canisius University: Jesuit institution in Buffalo, NY with overlapping Western/Central NY recruitment geography, similar program mix, and comparable size — direct competitor for the same regional applicant pool.
• Saint Joseph's University: Jesuit university in Philadelphia offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a similar AACSB-accredited business school; comparable size and Jesuit-identity positioning to Le Moyne.
• University of Scranton: Jesuit university in Scranton, PA with comparable size, Jesuit mission, AACSB-accredited business school, and graduate program portfolio — a structurally similar peer in the Northeast Catholic higher-ed segment.
• College of the Holy Cross: Private Jesuit liberal arts college in Worcester, MA with comparable size, similar Jesuit mission, comparable selectivity, and the same Northeast regional competitive set as Le Moyne.

Broad incumbents

• Marquette University: Larger Jesuit research university in Milwaukee with a Top-tier AACSB business school; broader program portfolio and brand reach but the same Jesuit-identity value proposition that Le Moyne leverages.
• Fordham University: Larger Jesuit university in New York City with a much broader program portfolio and brand recognition; competes with Le Moyne for NYC-metro Jesuit-educated applicants but at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Siena College: Franciscan institution in Loudonville, NY (near Albany) competing with Le Moyne across upstate NY recruitment; similar size, liberal arts focus, and Division I athletics program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LeMoyneCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/5459524943
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-moyne-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/lemoyne_college
• TikToktiktok.com/@lmcpsons
• Xx.com/LeMoyne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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