- West Georgia Technical College is a public community college in Waco, Georgia. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia and provides education for a seven-county service area that includes Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup.
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 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
n/a
88 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 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,806 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
29:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
797 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
728 students
855 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
77 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,078 students
1,635 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
n/a
35%
% White
n/a
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
7%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
467
SAT Math
n/a
452
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
9
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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