Academics
Located in Jacksonville, Texas, Lon Morris College is the oldest two-year college in the Lone Star State. Originally founded in 1854, the school moved locations a few times before finally settling down in 1909 when R.A. Morris
Lon Morris College
Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 58.8 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $27,500 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 10 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 27% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 609 |
Admissions
Because Lon Morris College focuses on personal attention between students and faculty, the actual student body is pretty small when compared to other two-year schools. The school averages around 300 to 350 students per year, but saw enrollment hit 1000 in the fall of 2009, setting a new school record.
Admission to Lon Morris College requires a completed application, a $35 fee and the submission of both a high school transcript and SAT or ACT test scores. If either standardized test has not been taken, the school allows applicants to take the Accuplacer test, which costs $50. Additionally, a health application must be submitted.
For students interested in taking college courses while still in high school, Lon Morris College offers the Concurrent Enrollment Program. The requirements for participation included a minimum
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available at Lon Morris College and any interested parties must first complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as any additional forms that the financial aid office may require. In fact, around 96% of students receive some form of financial aid.
Besides the traditional federal loans, the school also offers a variety of payment options as well as scholarships to help with tuition payments. Lon Morris College academic scholarships as well as departmental awards are available for all enrolled students. Additionally, work-study programs can be utilized to help cover school expenses.
Student Financial Aid Details
Students
Around 90% of the student body is from Texas and the majority of the students live on campus, in one of the four resident halls that the school provides. Additionally, the school offers lodges, cottages and houses that are located just off campus, since Lon Morris College has seen an influx in enrollment over the last few years.
Besides a strong foundation with the United Methodist Church, the school provides many additional services, associations and activities to ameliorate student life both on and off campus. Liberal arts specific clubs such as art and biology are offered as well as athletic inspired organizations as the LMC cheerleaders and the dance group. The Sigma Delta Phi fraternity house exists as well, offering students a taste of the Greek social life. Additionally, the school organizes numerous talent shows, festivals, fairs and formal dances for its students.
Student Enrollment Demographics
Athletics
With green and white covering the clothing and jerseys of all participants, Lon Morris College offers a slew of athletic endeavors for all enrolled students. Football, basketball, soccer and golf are just some of the seasonal sports offered year round at Lon Morris College.
Plus, whether it is the track and field team battling six other NCAA D-II and D-III teams or the men
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