More selective than 51% of Missouri colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $40,839. College Scorecard.
Higher than 40% of Missouri colleges we cover and 43% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 27% of Missouri colleges we cover and 19% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Hannibal-LaGrange University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 366 applicants, Hannibal-LaGrange University admitted 215 and 66 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hannibal-LaGrange University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Hannibal-LaGrange University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Hannibal-LaGrange University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Missouri. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,285 | $89,397 | 12.4 years |
| $30–48k | $18,019 | $75,680 | 10.5 years |
| $48–75k | $20,681 | $86,860 | 12.1 years |
| $75–110k | $25,376 | $106,579 | 14.8 years |
| $110k+ | $25,979 | $109,112 | 15.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (31% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($42,643) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,205 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Hannibal-LaGrange University majors, earnings & careers
Hannibal-LaGrange University offers 27 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Hannibal-LaGrange University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $48,374 | $22,549 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $35,240 | $25,250 |
Quick list of all 27 majors
- Accounting—
- Bible Studies—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$48,374
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$35,240
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History—
- Human Resources—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Nursing—
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management—
- Psychology—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Religious Music and Worship—
- Religious Studies—
- Social Work—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Hannibal
2 bedrooms $1,060.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 41 inches of rain a year, 13 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Marion County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Marion County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Hannibal-LaGrange University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Missouri by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | 73% | $22,814 | 50% | $42,643 | This school |
| Calvary University | 72% | $16,334 | 52% | $45,421 | |
| Cottey College | 69% | $13,805 | 56% | $35,422 | |
| Stephens College | 77% | $23,459 | 43% | $43,071 | |
| William Woods University | 71% | $26,569 | 47% | $42,401 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Hannibal-LaGrange University would cost you $6,480 more per year than Calvary University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Hannibal-LaGrange University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$12,786).
- Hannibal-LaGrange University gives aided families $10,421 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Calvary University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $26,880 | $14,094 | +$12,786 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $794 | +$406 |
| Housing & meals | $9,400 | $6,304 | +$3,096 |
| Personal & travel | $3,600 | $1,680 | +$1,920 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$241 | +$1,066 | −$1,307 |
| Sticker price | $40,839 | $23,938 | +$16,901 |
| Average grants | −$18,025 | −$7,604 | −$10,421 |
| You pay | $22,814 | $16,334 | +$6,480 |
“+” means Hannibal-LaGrange University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Hannibal-LaGrange University
What is the Hannibal-LaGrange University acceptance rate?
Hannibal-LaGrange University accepts 73% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 215 of 366 applicants were admitted.
How much does Hannibal-LaGrange University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $40,839 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,814 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $21,285 and families earning $110k+ pay $25,979.
How much do Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates earn?
Former Hannibal-LaGrange University students earn a median $42,643 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Hannibal-LaGrange University graduation rate?
50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% return for their second year.
How long does a Hannibal-LaGrange University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Hannibal-LaGrange University costs about $86,860 after grants ($20,681 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $42,643 ten years after starting, $7,205 more than high school graduates in Missouri ($35,438), so the cost is repaid in 12.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Hannibal-LaGrange University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/hannibal-lagrange-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).