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LaGrange College

LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA · Town · 636 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1831 as Georgia’s oldest private college, LaGrange College is highly regarded for its close-knit, supportive liberal arts environment and boasts particularly strong programs in nursing, business, education, and the performing arts. The campus culture is vibrant and service-oriented, offering students an active community enriched by NCAA Division III athletics, Greek life, and collaborative undergraduate research alongside faculty mentors. What truly sets LaGrange apart is its signature "Global Engagement" initiative, which guarantees a generous travel voucher to every qualified student to study abroad during their junior or senior year, ensuring a deeply international experience is accessible to all.


Wikipedia:LaGrange College is a private college in LaGrange, Georgia. Founded in 1831 as a female educational institution, LaGrange is the oldest private college in Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers more than 55 academic and pre-professional programs, including graduate degrees in education, clinical mental health counseling and higher education administration.

Location
Lagrange, GA, 30240-2999 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
55 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$49,681
Avg net price
$20,875
Room & board
$13,166
Tuition
$35,400
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,764
$30–48k
$19,322
$48–75k
$18,718
$75–110k
$18,707
$110k+
$24,549
Admissions
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
4-yr on-time completion
37%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
42%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
40%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,599
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,745
Median debt
$25,730
Monthly loan payment
$273
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$26,001
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$53,444
Independent students
13%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
7%
Black
29%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,599
10 years after entry
$51,745
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing31
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Biology, General10
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10
Visual and Performing Arts, General9
Psychology, General8
Political Science and Government8
Accounting and Related Services8
History6
Music4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
English Language and Literature, General3
Sociology3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology2
Mathematics2
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Institutional
Endowment
$65M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,863/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,052
Federal loan rate
68%

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