Le Moyne - Owen College

Name

Le Moyne - Owen College

Legal name

LeMoyne-Owen College

Website

https://loc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Online degree programs
• Adult degree completion
• Liberal arts education
• Stem degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition at $472 per credit hour, plus mandatory fees including student activity ($125), student health ($200), travel assessment ($300), and book charges ($25.50 per credit). Revenue is recurring as students pay per semester/term.
2. Room and Board: Housing revenue from on-campus accommodation at $1,800 per semester (double-occupancy) and meal plans at $1,320 per semester. Recurring revenue from enrolled residential students.
3. Federal Financial Aid Administration: The college administers federal Title IV funds including Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work-Study, and Direct Loans. While these are student aid programs, the college receives federal funds through these programs based on enrolled student eligibility.
4. Online Education Programs: LOC Online program at $1,000 per credit hour introductory rate for the inaugural Spring 2026 cohort. Asynchronous online degree delivery generating tuition revenue from students nationally.
5. Campus Venue Rental: The college rents campus facilities to external organizations for events. Venue packages range from $850 to $2,350 depending on venue and package type (Primary, Enhanced, or Deluxe). Venues include Little Theater, Gibson Orgill Hall, Brownlee Hall, Dorothy Harris Lounge, Bruce Johnson Hall, and Brownlee Lawn.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Moyne-Owen College is a private HBCU offering undergraduate and associate degree programs across six academic divisions covering Business & Economic Development, Computer Science, Education, Fine Arts & Humanities, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The college delivers 21 majors and 19 minors through traditional on-campus instruction, accelerated adult learner pathways (ASAP), and asynchronous online degree completion (LOC Online). Complementary services include the Magician Advantage Loan Repayment Assistance Program, the Hollis F. Price Library, and the NSA-designated Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.

Product overview

Le Moyne-Owen College is a private urban HBCU offering a comprehensive range of educational programs across six academic divisions: Business & Economic Development, Computer Science, Education, Fine Arts & Humanities, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The institution provides approximately 21 majors and 19 minors. Special programs include LOC Online (asynchronous online degree pathway launching Spring 2026), ASAP (Accelerated Studies for Adults & Professionals - virtual synchronous program), and the NSA-designated Center for Cybersecurity. The college offers student support services including the Magician Advantage LRAP for loan repayment assistance, campus radio (Magic 807 Radio), and the Hollis F. Price Library with extensive academic resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs across six academic divisions covering Business & Economic Development, Computer Science, Education, Fine Arts & Humanities, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The college offers 21 majors and 19 minors, accredited by SACSCOC to award baccalaureate and associate degrees.
• ASAP (Accelerated Studies for Adults & Professionals) A virtual synchronous accelerated degree pathway designed for nontraditional adult students aged 18+ returning to college. Offers degree pathways including Associate (Business, Criminal Justice, Religion) and Bachelor's (Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Religion) with Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), academic coaching, and retention support. Tennessee Reconnect eligible.
• LOC Online A fully online, asynchronous degree program offering a General Studies degree for students across the country. Designed for accelerated progress with flexible pacing for adults with jobs or family responsibilities. Nationally accessible with introductory tuition rate of $1,000 per credit hour for the first semester or academic year.
• Center for Cybersecurity An NSA-designated Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) offering a concentration in Cyber Defense with a 30-person lab for digital forensics study. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Concentration in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense has been re-validated through academic year 2029.
• Business & Economic Development Division An accredited academic division offering majors in Accounting, Management, and Finance leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The division received ACBSP accreditation in 2019 and benefits from a $500,000 FedEx partnership supporting job readiness, scholarships, and entrepreneurship training.
• Magician Advantage LRAP A Loan Repayment Assistance Program offering up to $80,000 in federal student loan repayment for graduates earning less than $45,000 annually. Available to incoming freshmen with 2.5 GPA or higher, this program is unique among Tennessee colleges and HBCUs.
• Magic 807 Radio Campus radio station featuring multiple podcasts including 'What U Said' hosted by President Davis, 'Triggered but Thriving' on mental health, 'Beyond The Stitch' on fashion, 'Black College Matters' on HBCU culture, and 'Magic Movers: Winning Beyond the Game' on athletics.
• Hollis F. Price Library Library with over 120,000 volumes, 300 periodicals, Technology Lab, African American Literature Collection, Writing Center, and special collections including the Sweeney Collection with over 8,500 volumes.
• Campus Venue Rental Services Campus facilities available for rent to external organizations for events. Venue packages range from $850 to $2,350 depending on venue and package type (Primary, Enhanced, or Deluxe). Venues include Little Theater, Gibson Orgill Hall, Brownlee Hall, Dorothy Harris Lounge, Bruce Johnson Hall, and Brownlee Lawn.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% enrollment growth recently
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tennessee State Representative Torrey HarriscoreOthers · 26 February 2026State Rep. Torrey Harris joined LeMoyne-Owen College in a major gifts advancement role, bringing political experience and community connections to support institutional fundraising and development initiatives.
• University of MemphiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrosstown ROTC agreement allowing LOC students to participate in Air Force, Army, or Navy ROTC programs hosted at the University of Memphis while completing their LOC degree. Students receive military training and preparation for commissions as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, or Army/Navy.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeMoyne-Owen College is a member of UNCF, providing students access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Students can create profiles on the UNCF website to search and apply for scholarships matching their qualifications.
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThurgood Marshall Scholarship available for students exhibiting exceptional academic prowess, leadership qualities, and commitment to social justice. The scholarship recognizes individuals striving for excellence while engaging in their communities.
• Hollis F. Price High School and Middle CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership allowing eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college courses for credit while attending high school. Expands college readiness and eases financial burden of higher education for Memphis-Shelby County students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rust College: Private HBCU in Holly Springs, Mississippi, founded in 1866 by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Closely comparable scale and mission as a small private HBCU affiliated with a religious tradition and serving first-generation college students in the Mid-South.
• Voorhees College: Private HBCU in Denmark, South Carolina, founded in 1897. Comparable as a small, private, church-affiliated HBCU with similar modest scale, rural-urban positioning, and reliance on federal financial aid.
• Tougaloo College: Private HBCU in Mississippi founded in 1869. Directly comparable as a small, historically rooted, private HBCU serving a similar student demographic with a liberal arts core and limited financial resources.
• Fisk University: Private HBCU in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1866. Comparable as a small, historic, private HBCU with undergraduate-focused programming, modest endowment, and similar urban-Southern positioning; directly competes for Tennessee HBCU students and donors.
• Philander Smith University: Private HBCU in Little Rock, Arkansas, founded in 1877. Comparable as a small, urban, private HBCU with similar program portfolio, scale, and student demographic profile in a neighboring Mid-South state.
• Dillard University: Private HBCU in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1869. Comparable as a private, urban HBCU with similar liberal arts curriculum and comparable scale, though with somewhat larger enrollment.
• Lane College: Private HBCU in Jackson, Tennessee, affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Comparable as a small, church-affiliated, private HBCU competing in the same Tennessee/regional student market.
• Paul Quinn College: Private HBCU in Dallas, Texas, founded in 1872. Comparable as a small, private HBCU with similar tuition, scale, and focus on underserved urban student populations; useful benchmark for online-program and corporate-partnership strategy.
• Jarvis Christian University: Private HBCU in Hawkins, Texas. Comparable as a small, private HBCU with similar enrollment scale, faith-based heritage, and dependence on Title IV funding for sustainability.

Broad incumbents

• Morehouse College: Larger, well-endowed private HBCU in Atlanta with significantly greater scale and resources. Functions as a broader incumbent in the private HBCU segment; LOC competes with Morehouse for top-tier HBCU-bound students in the Southeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LeMoyneOwen_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LeMoyneOwenCollegeOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/288850520603
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lemoyne-owen-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/loc_magicians
• TikToktiktok.com/@lemoyneowencollege

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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