[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.

The college began as a women's academy (high-school level), housed in a large white building down the street from where the current campus was developed.

A few years later, in 1851, the institution moved to its present location on "the Hill," the highest geographical point in the city of LaGrange.

Begun in the fall of 2012, the Servant Scholars Program is exclusively for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated high academic achievement, engagement, and leadership on campus.

The program is housed in the newly renovated Broad Street Apartments, a local landmark built in 1936[17] and located halfway between the campus and downtown LaGrange.

[18] Students enrolled in Business Administration or Human Development programs normally attend classes on Monday through Thursday evenings.

Though versatile, the facility was severely limited in its ability to provide an accommodation that was greatly needed by the community and LaGrange College: an acoustically pleasing music performance venue.

The building is named in honor of the late Lamar Dodd, a Georgia artist who grew up in LaGrange and whose paintings won international recognition.

Named for two former librarians, the facility includes numerous small-and-large-group study rooms; a 24-hour study room with a coffee bar/snack bar area; an auditorium; a multi-media classroom; a multi-media production center; student and faculty research carrels; and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

The print and electronic collections in the library support the curriculum and general information needs of students and faculty.

Notable digital collections include JSTOR, Project Muse, the Archive of Americana, the Burney 17th and 18th Century British Newspapers, the London Times Digital Archives, PsycArticles, MathSciNet, ATLAS Religion Database, CINAHL, ReferenceUSA, Access World News, plus many more in addition to the various databases available through GALILEO.

Turner Hall Built in 1958 (not long after the institution became co-educational), this three-story brick building was first used to provide campus housing for men, and later, women.

Fraternities: Sororities: Overseen by Athletics, intramurals provide opportunities for recreation and competition among members of the campus community.

Competitive events include flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, dodge ball and Ultimate Frisbee.

[28] Special awards are presented to the men and women's groups with the highest participation rates and best records of the entire year.

Growing out of its history of service and its connection to the United Methodist Church, the college offers several opportunities for students, faculty, and staff members to celebrate life and explore God's intention for human living through intellectual, social, and spiritual growth.

[30] The college employs two ministers to help students, faculty and staff to deepen their understanding of their faith as they engage in free intellectual inquiry.

Intercollegiate teams compete in women's soccer, basketball, cross country, volleyball, softball, swimming, lacrosse, and tennis; and men's baseball, football, lacrosse, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, and tennis.

In 2008, the Panthers football team rewrote NCAA Division III history when it went from its first two seasons of 20 straight losses to a 9-1 conference championship and a trip to the national playoffs,[35] a turnaround record that stands to this day.

Famous alumni include Dean W. Young[37] (1960), nationally syndicated cartoonist of the "Blondie" comic strip; Dwayne Shattuck (1983), Emmy Award-winning producer of "Mad Men"[38] and "Magic City;" Elizabeth Carlock Harris (1961), former First Lady of Georgia;[39] Terry Kay (1959), best-selling author ("To Dance with the White Dog");[40] Lee Crowe (1981), special effects animator for Warner Brothers;[41] R. Lee Walburn (1959), writer and editor of "Atlanta Magazine;[42]" and Blake Clarke (1969), television and film actor ("Home Improvement," "The Waterboy" and "Boy Meets World").