School Highlights
West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) serves 1,806 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,806 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange)
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,806 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
763 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
728 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,078 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
35%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
5%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4318%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange)'s ranking?
West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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