Hannibal-LaGrange College, HLG, was established in 1858. Originally located in LaGrange, Missouri, the campus moved to Hannibal in 1928. It is now spread across more than 100 acres and offers enrollment to students from over 25 states and several countries around the world.
Hannibal-LaGrange College awards associate's degrees in arts, science, nursing, and applied science, and bachelor's degrees in arts, science, education, nursing, and applied science. HLG also offers the Master of Science in Education degree program. In addition, students can opt for continuing education, adult education, and online learning courses.
The sports teams, nicknamed the Trojans, participate in baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, wrestling, volleyball, swimming, cross country, track and field, and softball. The athletics department is a member of the American Midwest Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes Division I.
Students attend Hannibal Lagrange in Hannibal, MO, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Southern Baptist status. Hannibal Lagrange is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
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.
Hannibal Lagrange is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 418 and 500.
There are 1,184 students at Hannibal Lagrange (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Hannibal Lagrange offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the American Midwest Conference. Hannibal Lagrange 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
General Phone: (573) 221-3675
http://www.hlg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 61 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 48 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, social science teaching, art education, science teaching, business teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | liberal arts and sciences, English, liberal arts and humanities, general studies, history courses, English language and literature |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Media | 12 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | bible studies, religious music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | respiratory care tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | recreational therapy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Hannibal Lagrange in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 196 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Hannibal Lagrange had a total enrollment of 1,184 students (1,074 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Hannibal Lagrange offers campus housing for 499 of its 1,074 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hannibal, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 581 | 522 | 90% | 204 | 39% |
| Men | 285 | 256 | 90% | 117 | 46% |
| Women | 296 | 266 | 90% | 87 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 418 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,656 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,656 |
| Room and board | $ 5,270 |
| Room charge | $ 2,002 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,268 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,140 |
Financial Aid:
Hannibal Lagrange participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 908900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $42,249 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $45,201 | 3 | $48,032 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $49,904 | 3 | $42,659 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $37,607 | 11 | $39,364 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $33,660 | 12 | $35,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $41,756 | 27 | $37,977 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Midwest Conference |
| Track | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 61 | 114 |
| Basketball | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 39 | 56 |
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, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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