LaGrange College

LaGrange College Overview

LaGrange College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in LaGrange, Georgia. Lagrange College was founded in 1831 and the school enrolls around 643 students a year, including 583 undergraduate students. Lagrange College offers 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.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 31, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Involvement at Lagrange College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Lagrange College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Lagrange College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Lagrange College has both 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.

2022 Lagrange College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Tuition	$32,800
Percent of Need Met	80%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$27,103

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Is Lagrange College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Lagrange College offers and if the college could be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for LaGrange College

It is moderately difficult to get into Lagrange College. The acceptance rate at Lagrange College is 75%. Last year, 1,271 students applied to Lagrange College and 951 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Lagrange College

Retention refers to 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.

Around 60% of students who start at Lagrange College come back for their second year of college. Lagrange Collegehas a six year graduation rate of 46 for undergrads. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Lagrange College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 67% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Lagrange College grads have an average starting salary of $46,104 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

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 2022, the total market value of LaGrange College's endowment was $61.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $11,605 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Lagrange College

Tuition 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. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $27,103 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 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 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Lagrange College a good school for you?

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Where is LaGrange College Located?

Lagrange College is located in the small town setting of LaGrange, Georgia, in the suburbs of Atlanta.

If you want to see Lagrange College for yourself, be sure to 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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