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Hanover College Admission Requirements

Hanover, Indiana

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Chances of getting into Hanover College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
73%
Admission Difficulty for Hanover College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Hanover College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Hanover College is 73%.  It ranks #13 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Hanover College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,902 out of 2,613 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 30 percent on standardized admission tests. Hanover College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.79. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Hanover College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hanover College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.79 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1210 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Hanover College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Hanover College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1110-1310
Applicants Submitting SAT 
18%
SAT Scores for Hanover College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1110
SAT Scores for Hanover College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 650
SAT Composite 75th 1310
Average SAT Score 1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Hanover College?

Hanover College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Hanover College score in the top 39 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1110-1310.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Hanover College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1310 and Above Good >84%
1210 to 1310 Avg + 73%-84%
1110 to 1210 Avg - 59%-73%
1010 to 1110 Reach 43%-59%
Less than 1010 Low <43%
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Hanover College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
25-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
26%
ACT Scores for Hanover College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 24
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for Hanover College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Hanover College?

Hanover College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Hanover College regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Hanover College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >85%
27 to 30 Avg + 73%-85%
25 to 27 Avg - 62%-73%
23 to 25 Reach 49%-62%
Less than 23 Low <49%
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Hanover College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.79
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Hanover College?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Hanover College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Hanover College was 3.79 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #7 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Hanover College accepts 73% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Hanover College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 33.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 4.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

62% of Hanover College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hanover College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 31%
Top 25% of class 62%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Hanover College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,471 1,142 2,613
Accepted 1,092 810 1,902
Acceptance Rate 74% 71% 73%
Enrolled 137 139 276
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 17% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hanover College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hanover College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hanover College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hanover College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Hanover College prefer SAT or ACT?

18% of students submit their SAT scores to Hanover College. 26% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Hanover College?

73% of those who apply are granted admission to Hanover College. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Hanover College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1110 and 1310. 18% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Hanover College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 30. 26% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.