Hannibal-LaGrange College was founded in 1858 in LaGrange, Missouri and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist). The College offers more than 30 majors on the baccalaureate level. Besides, numerous preprofessional programs, including pre-engineering, are offered on the associate level. Gifted and highly motivated students are able to choose an honors program.

HLG is one of the most reasonably priced private colleges in the Midwest with students from 25 states and a number of international countries. The College strives to become one of the leading Christian institutions of higher education in Missouri and the surrounding region.

The mission of Hannibal-LaGrange College is to provide an excellent liberal arts education in a distinctively Christian environment, thus preparing students for both personal and career effectiveness. Offering baccalaureate and associate degrees in liberal arts and professional areas, for both traditional and non-traditional students, it provides a strong educational experience, built upon a core of general education courses.

Financial Aid
Upon applying for admission to the college, students are automatically considered for HLG financial aid. For this, they have to submit their FAFSA. The College offers:
- Loans
- Scholarships
- Grants

Academic and Career Services
The Academic and Career Services Office sponsors the PACE program, which offers personal, academic, career, and engagement services, in one accessible location. This program helps students with adjusting to campus life, improving academic performance, locating on and off campus employment, and preparing for entrance into career or graduate school.