Campus & Student Life at Hannibal - LaGrange University

Home to about 671 undergraduates in 2020, HLGU is a very small, private university located in Hannibal, Missouri. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, HLGU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by HLGU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our HLGU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Hannibal - LaGrange University is Affiliated With the Southern Baptist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Southern Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Southern Baptist Colleges and Universities.

HLGU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit HLGU Disability Services.

HLGU for the Military

While not a "service academy", HLGU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit HLGU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our HLGU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hannibal - LaGrange University

HLGU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Hannibal - LaGrange University

HLGU has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 671 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 504 (75.1%). Part-time attendance was 167 (24.9%).

Hannibal - LaGrange University is Ranked #2,052 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, HLGU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank HLGU #2052 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at HLGU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the HLGU Diversity Guide.

Hannibal - LaGrange University Competes in the NIAA

HLGU has a total of 241 student athletes, 135 men and 106 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hannibal - LaGrange University Athletics