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Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal, Missouri 63401

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Hannibal-LaGrange University is a private institution in Hannibal with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 381 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,643 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,123.

Established
1858
Motto
Scientia ad serviendum
Mascot
Trojan
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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59%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
381Students
7:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$42,643Earnings 10yr
$21,123Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.7%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1725

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,880
Room & Board$9,400
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$39,296
Average Net Price$21,123
Median Debt at Graduation$18,599
Monthly Payment (10yr)$197

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,571
$30–48K$12,221
$48–75K$19,304
$75–110K$22,094
$110K+$23,435

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,688

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
381
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 10%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.3%
Freshman Retention79.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,185
10 Years$42,643

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Trojans

Volleyball

History & Fun Facts

  • In October 2022, the trustees at Hannibal–LaGrange University elected Robert Matz as the 18th president of the university.
  • In 2010, the Missouri Baptist Convention voted to change the institution's name to Hannibal–LaGrange University after a bid to change the name to "University of Hannibal" was voted down.
  • Following several years of declining enrollment, Hannibal–LaGrange University experienced severe financial challenges in 2021 and 2022.
  • These challenges were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic with enrollment declining to 780 students in 2021, down from over 1,000 students a decade prior.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from MO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
99 mi(172 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
176 mi(305 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
246 mi(426 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis87 mi
MCI Kansas City180 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare239 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
New York, NY918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Hartford, CT988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Providence, RI1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive
Albany, NY937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
Syracuse, NY821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
Rochester, NY751 mi · ~21h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Philadelphia, PA860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Pittsburgh, PA604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Harrisburg, PA768 mi · ~22h 11m drive
Newark, NJ909 mi · ~26h 16m drive
Washington, DC769 mi · ~22h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
Charlotte, NC656 mi · ~18h 57m drive
Raleigh, NC747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Miami, FL1162 mi · ~33h 34m drive
Orlando, FL961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Tampa, FL961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Nashville, TN352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
New Orleans, LA680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
Richmond, VA767 mi · ~22h 9m drive
Chicago, IL246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Detroit, MI470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
Minneapolis, MN375 mi · ~10h 50m drive
St. Louis, MO99 mi · ~2h 52m drive
Kansas City, MO176 mi · ~5h 5m drive
Indianapolis, IN278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
Columbus, OH445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Cleveland, OH523 mi · ~15h 7m drive
Milwaukee, WI291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Dallas, TX567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Houston, TX725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Austin, TX746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
San Antonio, TX818 mi · ~23h 38m drive
Los Angeles, CA1528 mi · ~44h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1669 mi · ~48h 13m drive
San Diego, CA1510 mi · ~43h 37m drive
Seattle, WA1627 mi · ~47h drive
Portland, OR1629 mi · ~47h 4m drive
Denver, CO722 mi · ~20h 51m drive
Phoenix, AZ1223 mi · ~35h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive
Honolulu, HI4061 mi · ~117h 19m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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