C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W LaGrange College LaGrange, GA LaGrange, founded in 1831, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 120-acre campus is located in LaGrange, 70 miles southwest of Atlanta. Web Site www.lagrange.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 906 Women 444 (49.0%) Men 462 (51.0%) Graduate Students 120 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult 58% of 1,568 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.44 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 500 average 460-540 range of middle 50% 516 average 470-550 range of middle 50% 22 average 20-24 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $44,930 Tuition and Fees $29,450 Room and Board $11,630 Average Percent of Need Met 73% Average Freshman Award $23,680 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $29,301
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System 4-1-4 General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 74 Regular Class Size Required 2-9 students: 34% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 17% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE LaGrange Population 30,452 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Atlanta Freshmen are guaranteed housing 76% of freshmen, 62% of all students NCAA Division III Panthers 40% of women participate 23% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 66.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.4% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 65% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 14.0% 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 22.7% Black/African-American 1.3% Hispanic/Latino 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 72.0% White 0.1% Unknown 0.8% from 7 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History 3 Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 15 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Required for some August 15 August 15 Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for advising ACT: Used for advising APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 601 Broad Street City, State, Zip LaGrange, GA 30240-2999 Phone (706) 880-8005 Fax (706) 880-8040 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admission@lagrange.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen 3 required for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 58% of 1,568 applicants were admitted 56% of 712 applicants were admitted 59% of 856 applicants were admitted 311 (34%) of 905 admitted students enrolled 138 (34%) of 401 admitted students enrolled 173 (34%) of 504 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 3% Score of 600-700 13% Score of 500-600 37% Score of 400-500 45% Score of 300-400 2% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 500 average 460-540 range of middle 50% 516 average 470-550 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.44 3.75 and Above 29% 3.50-3.74 25% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 16% 2.50-2.99 14% 2.00-2.49 1% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 1% Score of 24-29 29% Score of 18-23 65% Score of 12-17 5% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 20-24 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 15% Top quarter: 41% Top half: 72% Bottom half: 28% National Merit Scholar 0% Valedictorian 3% Class President 1% Student Gov. Officer 8%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $44,930 Tuition and Fees $29,450 Room and Board $11,630 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $2,850 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001578 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 73% Average Award $23,680 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 258 (98.1%) of freshmen 232 (89.9%) of applicants 232 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 42 (18.1%) of aid recipients Received by 210 (90.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,772 Received by 174 (75.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,848 Received by 228 (98.3%) of aid recipients 12 (4.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,067 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 71% Average Award $24,242 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 815 (95.2%) of undergraduates 743 (91.2%) of applicants 741 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need 139 (18.8%) of aid recipients Received by 628 (84.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,878 Received by 553 (74.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,403 Received by 730 (98.5%) of aid recipients 71 (8.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,088
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 82% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $29,301 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Available Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Education Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama Leadership Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System 4-1-4 Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Computer and Information Sciences, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General General Studies History, General Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other Kinesiology and Exercise Science Mathematics, General Music, General Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Visual and Performing Arts, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Visual and performing arts Engineering Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 74 Part-Time Faculty 46 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 81% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 34% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 17% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 30% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 518,423 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 116 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Education, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Clinical Psychology Curriculum and Instruction Education--General Middle School Education Organizational Management Secondary Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING LaGrange Population 30,452 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Atlanta 120 acres Temperature 35.2 average low in January, 90.4 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 70 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta 3 mile(s) from campus in LaGrange 70 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 38% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 76% of freshmen, 62% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Not available Available Not available Available mass notification system (e2campus) to send emergency messages to students and employees PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Panthers Red and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Cheerleading x Cross-Country Running x x Football x Golf x Lacrosse x Soccer x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, softball, table tennis, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, drama theatre, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra 40% of women participate 23% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 906 Women 444 (49.0%) Men 462 (51.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 854 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 120 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 22.7% Black/African-American 1.3% Hispanic/Latino 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 72.0% White 0.1% Unknown 0.8% from 7 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 66.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.4% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 46.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 47.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 65% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 14.0% Disciplines Pursued Business 1.1% Theology 1.1% Arts and Sciences 25.2% Medicine 3.9% Veterinary Medicine 0.8% Education 5.8% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018