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Hanover College

Hanover College

Hanover, IN · Town · 1,031 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Situated on a breathtaking 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River, Hanover College is Indiana’s oldest private college, renowned for its rigorous liberal arts foundation and standout programs in the natural sciences, business, and pre-health tracks. The student experience is defined by a tight-knit, highly residential community where undergraduates actively participate in a vibrant Greek life system, competitive NCAA Division III athletics, and outdoor recreation. What truly sets Hanover apart is the "Hanover Promise"—which guarantees graduation in four years or the fifth year is tuition-free—and its unique "4-4-1" academic calendar, which features a dedicated May term designed for immersive travel-study, research, or internships.


Wikipedia:Hanover College is a private college in Hanover, Indiana, United States, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1827 by Reverend John Finley Crowe, it is Indiana's oldest private college. The Hanover athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division III as a member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Alumni are known as Hanoverians.

Location
Hanover, IN, 47243 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
48 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$58,821
Avg net price
$21,829
Room & board
$14,123
Tuition
$44,638
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,832
$30–48k
$18,773
$48–75k
$16,944
$75–110k
$23,824
$110k+
$27,030
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1201
Reading 560650
Math 550630
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 2329
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Hanover College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
4-yr on-time completion
63%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,876
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,957
Median debt
$25,250
Monthly loan payment
$268
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,200$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,500
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$76,697
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
4%
Black
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,876
10 years after entry
$53,957
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness37
Business/Commerce, General31
Communication and Media Studies23
Psychology, General19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18
Biology, General12
Fine and Studio Arts12
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology11
Sociology11
English Language and Literature, General8
History8
Political Science and Government7
Computer Science5
Engineering, General5
Engineering Science5
Economics5
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Institutional
Endowment
$164M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,708/mo
Instructional spend/student
$21,982
Federal loan rate
52%

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