About Hanover College

Founded in 1827, Hanover College. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,090 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Hanover College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 85 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Hanover College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range940-1150
ACT Range22-27

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,18% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

93% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 67% were in the top quarter, and 28% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Hanover College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
13%
“We know about current events and vote”
69%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
81%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
13%
“We know about current events and vote”
69%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
81%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
Write a review, Enter to win $1,000 Scholarship

  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    39 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    28 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    40 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    41 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    41 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    41 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    41 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    41 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

Hanover College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Hanover College?

18 Students rated Hanover College

alyssa - 11/26/2024

I love Hanover. I have met so many friends that will probably be friends for life. I struggled in high school making friends, as soon as I arrived at Hanover we all opened our doors to meet each other and all hang out in a big group. Hanover has small classes which helps with learning and the technology they have on campus is top notch

Hope - 02/04/2020

As a sophomore, I’ve learned my way around campus enough to know that this is overall a great place to be. I know that if I had not come here, I would not have been challenged. The scholastics are fantastic and the professors are even better! With smaller class sizes I am able to form great relationship with them.

Mikayla - 09/26/2019

It's a good school somethings could be better but everything could always be worst. I think we have it good at this school compared to have some students may have it at their schools. The people also get along no one has had any problems with each other so far.

Gracie - 07/11/2019

I love Hanover, it has done so much for me as an institution. My favorite part is the meaningful connections I have made with faculty members. The faculty genuinely wants to see you succeed and will do everything within their power to make sure you do. My faculty advisor helped me find an amazing internship that I am currently in, and I LOVE it! I hope to get a job here after college. Another faculty member worked closely with me to write an entire novel draft in just under 3 months, and under his guidance I wrote a staggering 150,000 words. The faculty is so encouraging and supportive of students, it's unlike any other institution I've ever seen. So many of my friends and peers from high school talk about how apathetic their professors are. Some don't even know their professors names. That has never been the case for me at Hanover. The faculty is truly what makes the school. It may fall short in other areas, but the faculty goes above and beyond wherever they can to help their students. Go Panthers!

Hanover College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Hanover College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Hanover College is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Over this past summer I worked at a camp for children with behavioral problems. During the training process, one of the key concepts that was conveyed to us was, "These are not bad kids, they are kids with bad behaviors." One of the major problems I've had in college is letting grudges end relationships. Going into college I would suggest thinking about everyone as a good person, and forgiving those mistakes made along the way. In other words, "These are not bad friends, they've just made some mistakes."

    Read all 26 answers

  3. Describe the students at your school.

    There are a lot of cookie cutter students with some originals that make it worthwile.

    Read all 8 answers

  4. What's unique about your campus?

    Location and the teachers are the absolute best attributes characterizing Hanover. We have some of the best recreational wilderness (which also translates into great research opportunities) and the teachers are phenomenal in terms of helping, teaching, and getting a clear sense of where each student needs to head for graduation.

    Read all 7 answers

  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Worst is such a strong word. I can't really think of anything that truly dislike here. Maybe a small issue, but nothing to complain about. Maybe the lack of true diversity here. I'm black so there's not a lot of black people. Maybe around 40-45 at the very most. That's 45 out of 2000 by the way, so very small diversity rate.

    Read all 6 answers

  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone that is more interested in the college lifestyle and experience than the academics.

    Read all 5 answers

  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Hmm...well, I usually brag about the size of my school, the quality of education, and the beauty of the campus! Because Hanover is so small, the campus community is very close-knit and genuine. At Hanover, everyone has a name. Class sizes are small, which allows professors to get to know their students. As a result, academics are top-notch. Finally, the location of Hanover is so...refreshing. Rather than crowded in a polluted city, Hanover sits high above the gorgeous Ohio River. Many of my friends who attend large universities miss out on these experiences that Hanover offers.

    Read all 5 answers

  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There is so much work outside of class and sometimes it is hard to juggle with all of my activites. It's like the professors think their class is the only class we have.

    Read all 5 answers

  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Hanover is known for its size, strong emphasis on liberal arts, closeness as a tight-knit community, beautiful campus, school spirit, and a fun and wonderful college experience.

    Read all 4 answers

  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known that the majority of students who attend Hanover come from the surrounding tristate area, and therefore, will travel home on the weekends, leaving campus a little quiet; as a student, you have to be creative and resourceful with friends in order to think of things to do.

    Read all 3 answers

  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Hanover College is a backwoods, rough-edged, jewel in the rough that would become better with more diverse, academically-inclined students; more reasonable expectations across the board; and with more visionary, tested leadership.

    Read all 2 answers

  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The professors living on campus.

    Read all 2 answers

  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Students who should attend this school are those who are nature-loving, eager to learn, dedicated, driven, open-minded, simplistic, and creative.

    Read all 2 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

1,090

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

34%

Out-Of-State

65%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

60

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

100%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
80%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Hanover College receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 63% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$35,514

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$10,850

Room and Board

47,564

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,734
$30 - $48K
$16,692
$48 - $75K
$21,420
$75 - $110K
$25,848
$110K & UP
$26,091

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

FIND SCHOLARSHIPS

Find your perfect match from over 3 million scholarships!

START YOUR SEARCH

CAN YOU GET INTO Hanover College?

Complete your profile to see if this school is a fit for you, and what your chances of admitance are.

START YOUR SEARCH

TOP STUDENT RATED COLLEGES IN Indiana

View All Colleges in Indiana