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Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal, MO · Town · 410 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$40,839
Avg net price
$22,814
Room & board
$9,400
Tuition
$26,880
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,285
$30–48k
$18,019
$48–75k
$20,681
$75–110k
$25,376
$110k+
$25,979
Admissions
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1524
English 1525
Math 1622

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
4-yr on-time completion
22%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
26%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,185
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,643
Median debt
$18,599
Monthly loan payment
$197
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$22,060
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$39,881
Independent students
40%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
5%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,185
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$9M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$2,888/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,210
Federal loan rate
48%

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