Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Tel:
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Private not-for-profit | 1,235 students
Hannibal-LaGrange College provides an excellent liberal arts education in a distinctively Christian environment, thus preparing students for both personal and career effectiveness.
School Overview: | Hannibal-LaGrange University | |
| County | Marion County, MO | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 83 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,235 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 966 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 269 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,202 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 33 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 95% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $17,920 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $17,920 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 68% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 320-670 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 365-640 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 15-28 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 16-27 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 17-27 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- At Hannibal-LaGrange you’ll be a name, not a number. Small class sizes foster relationships between you and other students but also between you and many of your professors. You won’t be taught by a graduate assistant, but by teachers who know the material and want you to know it as well. HLG offers a variety of ways for you to have hands-on opportunities in your desired field. Internships or practicums are encouraged, and they often lead to future job offers. While you’re gaining practical knowledge related to your job field, you’re also being prepared for life.
- Hannibal-LaGrange offers more than 30 majors on the baccalaureate level. In addition, several preprofessional programs, including preengineering, are offered on the associate level. An honors program is available for gifted and highly motivated students.
- HLG offers a variety of opportunities for you to become a more well-rounded person as you choose from more than 20 clubs and organizations on campus to supplement your education.
- HLG is located in Hannibal, Missouri, the famed boyhood home of Mark Twain. With a population of around 18,000, the city of Hannibal offers a warm welcome to college students. The college is located on the north edge of town within walking distance or a short drive from restaurants, banks, shopping, parks, and the Mississippi River. St. Louis is just 100 miles away, and Kansas City is 200 miles away.
- Hannibal-LaGrange is a four-year liberal arts college fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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