Hannibal Lagrange is found in Hannibal, Missouri. Hannibal is a self-contained town. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Southern Baptist identity. Hannibal Lagrange is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Hannibal Lagrange has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, and family and social work.
Admission to Hannibal Lagrange is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 445. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 550. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 1,056 in 2005 at the school.
Hannibal Lagrange offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Hannibal Lagrange values student athletics, and belongs to the American Midwest Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Hannibal-LaGrange College is to provide an excellent liberal arts education in a distinctively Christian environment, thus preparing students for both personal and career effectiveness."
More complete details are provided below.
Hannibal - Lagrange College
2800 Palmyra Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401-1999
http://www.hlg.edu
Hannibal Lagrange awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 57 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, English teaching, social science teaching, business teaching, science teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | social work |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history courses, English, English language and literature |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 9 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | bible studies, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Media | 6 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 6 | respiratory care tech |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | recreational therapy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Hannibal Lagrange in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 167 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 3 |
In 2005, Hannibal Lagrange had a total enrollment of 1,056 students (889 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 61% |
| Illinois | 21% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 99 % |
Hannibal Lagrange offers campus housing for 475 of its 889 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hannibal, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 332 | 318 | 96% | 150 | 47% |
| Men | 126 | 121 | 96% | 57 | 47% |
| Women | 206 | 197 | 96% | 93 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 445 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,420 |
| Room and board | $ 4,610 |
| Room charge | $ 950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,765 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,102 |
Financial Aid:
Hannibal Lagrange participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 908900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $47,839 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $39,371 | 3 | $38,077 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $34,143 | 15 | $36,606 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $31,393 | 7 | $28,326 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $39,360 | 26 | $34,676 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Midwest Conference |
| Track | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 90 | 171 |
| Basketball | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 50 | 78 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hannibal Lagrange Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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