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LaGrange College
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Information Summary
Ranks 969th overall and 24th in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
74.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$29,073 |
| Admission
Success rate |
57% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1100 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
69% / 75% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,136 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lagrange, GA 30240-2999
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,904 (17,109 urban / 8,795 rural) |
| Households | 9,708 (2.59 people per house) |
| Families | 6,880 (3.1 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,432 |
| Pop. — Asian | 215 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 42 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 115 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,100 |
| Pop. — Other | 240 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending LaGrange College?
Ranks 822nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $18,500 | $18,500 | $18,500 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $762 | $762 | $762 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $17,873 | $17,873 | $17,873 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $754 | $754 | $754 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $29,073 | $29,073 | $29,073 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $19,500 | $19,500 | $19,500 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $19,500 | $19,500 | $19,500 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $16,200 |
$16,200 |
$16,200 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,425 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,975 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,338 (704 male / 634 female) |
| Admitted | 766 (432 male / 334 female) |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| First-time Enrollment | 221 (131 male / 90 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 220 (131 male / 89 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (N/A male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,136 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does LaGrange College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does LaGrange College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | St. Louis Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 743rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 21% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 22 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 878th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 79% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 550 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 550 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 900 / 1100 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 630 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $4,450 |
| Board Fee | $3,148 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
LaGrange College Ranks 3676th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,122 | 53 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,343 | 174 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $7,788 | 198 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,159 | 134 | |
| Any financial aid type | 201 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at LaGrange College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 14 | 11 | 25 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 77 | 174 | 251 |
Hispanic | 7 | 10 | 17 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 7 | 14 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 2 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 364 | 457 | 821 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 474 | 662 | 1,136 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at LaGrange College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | 15 | 20 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 70 | 86 | 156 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 79 | 107 | 186 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at LaGrange College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 27 | 43 | |
| 14 | 23 | 37 | |
| 4 | 19 | 23 | |
| 14 | 9 | 23 | |
| 4 | 12 | 16 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
LaGrange College Ranks 1432nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $55,379 ($56,738 male / $53,935 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 66 (34 male / 32 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 44 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,027,454 |
LaGrange College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
LaGrange College is the oldest private college in Georgia and one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States. The institution changed its name to LaGrange Female College in 1851, then to LaGrange College in 1934. In athletics, LaGrange College is a member of NCAA Division III with 14 athletic programs, including a new men’s football program, playing an inaugural season in fall of 2006.
LaGrange College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Tutoring and Writing Center. LaGrange College is unique in its study options. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at LaGrange College.
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Junior High Education
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Spanish
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Religion/Religious Studies
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Popular majors:
- one hundred percent liberal arts, forty-one percent business per marketing, eleven percent visual and performing arts, seven percent biology, seven percent education, seven percent health professions, seven percent psychology, seven percent public administration and social services
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN)
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Arts – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- History:
- History – General
Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of August. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $668 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
LaGrange College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 48%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were one hundred and thirty-five total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and six total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty dollars regular application fee, twenty dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty dollars online application fee and point zero .
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 15th of March. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of August.
LaGrange College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at sixty-seven percent scholarships per grants and thirty-three percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Institution’s own financial aid form and State aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency.
LaGrange College Students
The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 48 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. LaGrange College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-two percent in-state students, eight percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, one percent asian per pacific islander, thirteen percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, seventy-nine percent white per non-hispanic, five percent non-resident alien, less than one percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-one percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-six percent in top half of graduating class, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-eight percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and six percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately nine hundred and eighty-six degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and five first-time degree-seeking freshmen and sixty graduate enrollment.
Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, eighty-two percent of first-year students live in college housing, seventy-one percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as 750 seat auditorium, natatorium, museum, historical archives. This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Definitely, the school is located 70 miles from Atlanta, 45 miles from Columbus.
LaGrange College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball















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