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Hanover College Campus Tours & Visits — Hanover, IN

Known for business — close-knit campus

Hanover College is a private institution in Hanover with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1197, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 958 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,957 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,826.

Established

1827

Mascot

Panther

Type

Private college

84%

Acceptance

1197

SAT Avg

958

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

64%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$53,957

Earnings 10yr

$21,826

Avg Net Price

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•He opened the Hanover Academy on January 1, 1827, in a small log cabin near his home.
•On November 9, 1829, the academy's board of trustees accepted the Presbyterian Synod of Indiana's proposal to adopt the school, provided a theological department was established.
•The state of Indiana issued the academy a new charter, creating Hanover College effective January 1, 1833.
•In 1834, 119 students attended Hanover Preparatory School (formerly Hanover Academy) and 101 students attended Hanover College, rapid growth from the six students of seven years earlier.
•In 1843 the college's president and its trustees accepted a proposal from Madison city leaders to move Hanover College.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1197

Reading & WritingMid: 615

540640

MathMid: 595

530600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2230

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,894

Room & Board$13,558

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$55,798

Average Net Price$21,826

Median Debt at Graduation$25,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,238

$30–48K$16,137

$48–75K$19,624

$75–110K$23,666

$110K+$26,545

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Programs (37)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.6%

Freshman Retention83.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,876

10 Years$53,957

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

958

Gender Split

50% / 50%

Women / Men

First Generation

25%

Pell Grant Recipients

26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%

Black 5%

Hispanic 3%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 5%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from IN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K

82 mi(142 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

157 mi(272 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

191 mi(331 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVGCincinnati48 mi

INDIndianapolis82 mi

CMHColumbus163 mi

Distance to Cities

Indianapolis, IN82 mi

~2h 22m drive

Columbus, OH157 mi

~4h 32m drive

Nashville, TN191 mi

~5h 31m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Schools Like This

Saint Meinrad School of Theology

Manchester University

Goshen College

Saint Mary's College

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ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (37)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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