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LaGrange College

601 Broad St., Lagrange, GA 30240

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LaGrange College School Description

LaGrange College is called through the United Methodist Church to challenge the minds and inspire the souls of students by improving their creative, critical and communicative abilities in a caring and ethical community.

From its founding in 1831 as an all-women's academy to its current standing as a premier liberal arts college, LaGrange continues a proud and honored academic tradition.

But what makes LaGrange truly different? What makes this four-year liberal arts and sciences institution such a standout?

It all comes down to one word. Value.

LaGrange is one of the most affordable private colleges in the Southeast, It's true. But genuine value – the kind of value that prompts U.S. News & World Report -- year after year -- to rank LaGrange College as one of the South's top 10 comprehensive colleges and among that category's "best values," is not simply a result of fine classroom instruction. Or prime performance and athletic facilities. Or even forward-thinking administrative leadership.

No. We call the LaGrange experience a "360 degree education." Here, we equip each student with a strong liberal arts foundation and then build-on valuable skill sets. Top employers and graduate schools choose LaGrange graduates because they learn fast, they know how to problem-solve and they understand teamwork.

Because LaGrange is a small campus community, it's easy to get involved in your choice of clubs and organizations. No experience required! Choose from 40+ student groups, or participate in service efforts, as nearly all our students do.

Looking for something to do? You won't have to look far! We're always planning something—from dances to dive-in movies viewed from our on-campus pool. You can also check out our athletic programs (as a starter or a spectator). And don't miss the musicians, comedians, hypnotists, magicians and lecturers who visit campus regularly.

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LaGrange College

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LaGrange College is the oldest private college in Georgia. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it is located in LaGrange, Georgia, with an enrollment of about 1,000 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. The College is a four year, liberal arts and sciences institution offering degrees in some 52 undergraduate academic areas plus a Graduate program in Education.

Founded in 1831, LaGrange began as the female educational institution, LaGrange Female Academy. It was first housed in a large white building just across the street from the current campus. In 1842, the academy moved to the present location on “the Hill”, which is the highest geographical point in the city of LaGrange. The institution changed its name to LaGrange Female College in 1851, then to LaGrange College in 1934. The school officially became coed in 1953. It remains the oldest private institution in Georgia.

LaGrange College has retained Methodist ties throughout its history and today is part of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church.

In athletics, LaGrange College is a member of NCAA Division III with 15 athletic programs.

Greek life

Sororities

  • Alpha Omicron Pi 1971
  • Kappa Delta 1971
  • Phi Mu 1971
  • Delta Sigma Theta 2005
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Zeta Phi Beta

Fraternities

  • Alpha Delta Gamma
  • Delta Tau Delta 1970
  • Pi Kappa Phi
  • Phi Beta Sigma
  • Kappa Alpha Psi

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
United Methodist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Panthers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
986
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,500
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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LaGrange College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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LaGrange College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Men 59%
Women 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 73%
African-American 22%
Other 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 87%
Alabama 5%
Florida 3%
South Carolina 0%
Tennessee 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 64%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (St. Louis Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Basketball
Baseball
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LaGrange College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 18,500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,122 26%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,343 85%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 7,788 97%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,159 66%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

LaGrange College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 57% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 79%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 21%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 22, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

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