LaGrange College

LaGrange College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in LaGrange, Georgia. Lagrange College was founded in 1831 and now enrolls around 854 students a year, including 750 undergrads. Lagrange College provides on-campus housing for up to 662 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Lagrange College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Lagrange College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Lagrange College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Lagrange College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Lagrange College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Lagrange College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Lagrange College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 31, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Lagrange College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	4-1-4 (2 long terms separated by a month-long mini-term)
Overall Acceptance Rate	60%
Tuition	$32,000

Is Lagrange College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Lagrange College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for LaGrange College

It is moderately difficult to get into Lagrange College. Around 60% of applicants get into Lagrange College each year. Last year, 1,624 students applied to Lagrange College and 969 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Lagrange College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Lagrange College, around 58% return for the next year. Around 44% of students who started at Lagrange College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Lagrange College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Lagrange College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $48.4 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $12,393 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Lagrange College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Lagrange College meets 80% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Lagrange College full-time are awarded $27,103 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $29,774 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Lagrange College. Based on this information, how does Lagrange College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Lagrange College a good school for you?

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Where is Lagrange College?

Lagrange College is located in the small town setting of LaGrange, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see Lagrange College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to LaGrange, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Lagrange College and LaGrange are like without leaving home.

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