Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Hanover, Indiana |
| Online | hanover.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Hanover College, Indiana's oldest private college, occupies a scenic 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River, located 95 miles southeast of Indianapolis. The campus features distinctive Georgian-style architecture and limestone buildings, with many structures dating to the mid-1800s. This private liberal arts institution maintains a residential campus environment where students are required to live in college housing for all four years. The college's academic program emphasizes a classical liberal arts curriculum, with particular strength in the natural sciences, education, and business scholars programs. Hanover competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Panthers, participating in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
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Hanover College is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Hanover College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#358 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#259 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#169 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1240 |
| ACT | 22/30 |
| GPA | 3.79 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $891 |
| Room and Board | $13,558 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,152 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Biology | 10% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| History | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150756 IPEDS survey data for Hanover College.
Current students may use the Hanover College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025