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Hanover College

Hanover College

Hanover, IN · Town · 1,031 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$21,829
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$53,957
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
84%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
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
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
48 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,638
Housing & food (on campus)$14,123
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$67,294
Average net price$21,829
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,638
Housing & food (on campus)$14,123
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$67,294
Average net price$21,829
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.hanover.edu
How it’s made up · 2027-28
Hanover College’s own figures for 2027-2028, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$48,082
Fees$1,045
Housing$8,664
Food$8,163
Books & supplies$750
Total published by the school$67,294
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,832
$30–48k
$18,773
$48–75k
$16,944
$75–110k
$23,824
$110k+
$27,030
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 34% left or unknown · none transferred or still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,876
10 yrs after entry$53,957
Debt
Median at graduation$25,250
Monthly payment$268
Middle 50% owe$9.2k–$27k
90th percentile$32,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1201
R 560–650 · M 550–630
ACT midpoint
28
Comp 23–29
SAT middle 50%: 1110–1280
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
25%
Family income
$76,697
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
4%
Black
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,876
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$164M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,708/mo
Teaching spend
$21,982
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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