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LaGrange is in LaGrange, Georgia. 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, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
Not all applicants to LaGrange are accepted. Just 48% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at LaGrange scored at least 570 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 560 in 2005.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at LaGrange are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,046 students study at the school (in 2005).
LaGrange offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at LaGrange can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Division III Independents 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
Admissions Phone: (706) 880-8005
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 880-8241
http://www.lagrange.edu
LaGrange awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 81 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | education, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, Spanish language, sociology |
| Science | 15 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work, social service professions |
| Art Studies | 9 | visual and performing arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religious education, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for LaGrange in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 199 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, LaGrange had a total enrollment of 1,046 students (988 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 86% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
LaGrange offers campus housing for 656 of its 988 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,247 | 604 | 48% | 204 | 34% |
| Men | 445 | 258 | 58% | 94 | 36% |
| Women | 802 | 346 | 43% | 110 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 880-8005
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,200 |
| Room and board | $ 7,425 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,975 |
Financial Aid:
LaGrange participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 880-8241
LaGrange has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $64,575 | 7 | $57,063 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $50,182 | 8 | $49,053 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $45,558 | 14 | $49,844 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $53,399 | 30 | $50,849 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
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
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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