- 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 (26-27)
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1966
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 less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,806 students
2,178 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,806 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
728 students
855 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,078 students
1,678 students
% Unknown races
100%
7%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.71
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%
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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