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LaGrange College, which was established in 1931, was initially a women's academy. In 1851, it was named LaGrange Female College, and came to be known as LaGrange College in 1934. It officially became a coeducational college in 1953. LaGrange College is Georgia's oldest private college. Located in LaGrange, Georgia, the college offers enrollment to students from more than 15 states and over 15 countries worldwide. The U.S. News & World Report placed LaGrange College in its list of top 10 "best value" colleges for 5 consecutive years.
LaGrange College offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs. Courses are available in teaching, art and design, business management, music, religion, theater arts, early childhood education, and computer science, among others.
The sports teams of LaGrange College are known as the Panthers. The athletics department fields over 10 teams in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The Panthers are members of the Great South Athletic Conference, and the NCAA Division III.
LaGrange is in Lagrange, GA. Lagrange is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. LaGrange is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
LaGrange offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include music, art studies, and business and management.
Not all applicants to LaGrange are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 470 to 590 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at LaGrange are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,091 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
LaGrange offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
LaGrange College
601 Broad St.
Lagrange, GA 30240-2999
General Phone: (706) 880-8000
http://www.lagrange.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 80 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Business and Management | 61 | organizational behavior, business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | sociology, political science, history, general studies, Spanish language, English |
| Science | 24 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 17 | social work |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religion, religious education |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for LaGrange in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 226 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 63 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, LaGrange had a total enrollment of 1,091 students (1,148 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 86% |
| Alabama | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
LaGrange offers campus housing for 630 of its 1,148 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of LaGrange, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,310 | 703 | 54% | 157 | 22% |
| Men | 709 | 376 | 53% | 84 | 22% |
| Women | 601 | 327 | 54% | 73 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,900 |
| Room and board | $ 8,168 |
| Room charge | $ 4,784 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,588 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
LaGrange participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157800)
LaGrange has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $62,268 | 11 | $61,301 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $54,902 | 9 | $55,522 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $48,284 | 10 | $51,044 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $56,697 | 30 | $56,148 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets LaGrange Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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