West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange)
Tel:
(706)845-4323
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 52%.
- West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) is the only community colleges within Troup County, GA.
- The nearest community college to West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) is Southern Union State Community College (29.9 miles away).
Top Placements
West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
| West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange) | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 years but < 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 1,806 students | 2,588 students |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 9% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 93% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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