Hannibal-LaGrange University

Private · Moderately Selective · MO

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationMO · Midwest

SettingRural

Undergrads410

Student:faculty8:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate22.1%

6-yr grad rate50.4%

Drop-out rate21.7%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$27k

Out-of-state tuition$27k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity32.9%

Gender diversity50.5%

International5.6%

IdentitySouthern Baptist

Overview

Hannibal-LaGrange University is a small Southern Baptist university in Hannibal, Missouri, the Mississippi River town known as Mark Twain's boyhood home. It offers a faith-centered campus with programs concentrated in education, nursing, and ministry, serving students primarily from northeastern Missouri and the surrounding region.

Academics

Education and nursing are the school's most practical, workforce-oriented programs, while Bible and ministry degrees reflect its Southern Baptist identity. Class sizes are small, consistent with the school's overall scale.

Campus & student life

Chapel and campus ministry are part of the rhythm of student life, and the small residential campus fosters a close-knit community. The town's Mark Twain heritage gives Hannibal a distinct local identity beyond the campus itself.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate72.6%

Enrolled mid-50%ACT 15–24

Test policyoptional

Rec letters—

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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