LaGrange College

LaGrange College
Former names
LaGrange Female Academy (1831–1847)
LaGrange Female Institute (1847–1851)
LaGrange Female College (1851–1934)
TypePrivate college
EstablishedDecember 26, 1831; 192 years ago (1831-12-26)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Endowment$50.2 million (2020)[1]
PresidentSusanna Baxter
Students930
Location,
33°02′22″N 85°02′33″W / 33.03944°N 85.04250°W / 33.03944; -85.04250 / ///dimes.dividends.schoolwork
CampusSuburban
ColorsRed and black
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III
MascotPanthers
Websitewww.lagrange.edu

LaGrange College is a private college[2] in LaGrange, Georgia. Founded in 1831 as a female educational institution, LaGrange is the oldest private college in Georgia.[3] It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church[4] and offers more than 55 academic and pre-professional programs, including graduate degrees in education.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. News & World Report". Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  3. ^ "The New Georgia Encyclopedia". Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "Mission" (PDF). LaGrange College Bulletin. Vol. CLXXI. July 2012. p. 4. Retrieved December 12, 2012.