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Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal, MO · Town · 410 students
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$22,814
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$42,643
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
73%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Hannibal-LaGrange University is a private Christian liberal arts university in historic Hannibal, Missouri, best known for its faith-integrated curriculum and tight-knit campus community. The university offers strong, career-oriented programs in high-demand fields such as nursing, teacher education, business administration, and Christian ministry. Student life is centered on a Christ-focused culture that emphasizes spiritual growth through weekly chapel services, local mission work, and competitive NAIA Trojan athletics. Set on scenic rolling hills near the Mississippi River, HLGU distinguishes itself by pairing exceptionally small class sizes with a mentorship-driven faculty dedicated to cultivating servant leaders.

Wikipedia:Hannibal–LaGrange University (HLGU), formerly Hannibal–LaGrange College, is a private Christian university in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. It is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. As of 2024, 499 students are enrolled, and 29 majors are offered. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Hannibal, MO, 63401 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
87 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$26,880
Housing & food (on campus)$9,400
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$40,839
Average net price$22,814
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,880
Housing & food (on campus)$9,400
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$40,839
Average net price$22,814
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,285
$30–48k
$18,019
$48–75k
$20,681
$75–110k
$25,376
$110k+
$25,979
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
22%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
26%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
53% graduated · 36% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,185
10 yrs after entry$42,643
Debt
Median at graduation$18,599
Monthly payment$197
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$22.1k
90th percentile$27,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 15–24 · E 15–25 · M 16–22

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
8 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$39,881
Independent
40%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
5%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,185
After 10 yrs
$42,643
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20
Business Administration, Management and Operations16
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8
Social Work8
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management6
Psychology, General6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities5
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5
Special Education and Teaching3
Communication and Media Studies2
Biology, General2
Religion/Religious Studies2
Design and Applied Arts2
Fine and Studio Arts2
Computer and Information Sciences, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$9M
Full-time faculty
44%
Faculty salary
$2,888/mo
Teaching spend
$4,210
per student
Federal loans
48%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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