# Hannibal-LaGrange University

Private nonprofit college in Hannibal, MO. IPEDS ID 177542.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hannibal-lagrange-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/hannibal-lagrange-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 73% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,814 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 50%; beats 40% of MO colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $42,643; beats 27% of MO colleges and 19% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $13,688

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,285 |
| 30-48k | $18,019 |
| 48-75k | $20,681 |
| 75-110k | $25,376 |
| 110k+ | $25,979 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.2 years on average (31% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $42,643 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $40,839
- Tuition and fees: $26,880
- Housing and meals: $9,400; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 15–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 366 applicants, 215 admitted, 66 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 73%, ACT 15–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 59%, ACT 17–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (27 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $39,736 | $48,374 | $22,549 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $32,927 | $35,240 | $25,250 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $50,910 (MO), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $97,270 (MO), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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