West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange)

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Lagrange, GA 30240
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  • 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
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,806 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • 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:

School Overview

West Georgia Technical College (LaGrange)
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1966
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 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,806 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
882 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
728 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,078 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
n/a
35%
% White
n/a
39%
% 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
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%

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) , 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,806 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,403 per year for in-state students and $7,170 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,419 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Emory University-Oxford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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