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Hanover College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system 4-1-4
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,150
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Hanover, Indiana, Hanover College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Hanover College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Hanover College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Hanover College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,250

Cost of attendance at Hanover College in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,250

Cost of attendance at Hanover College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Hanover College received on average $31,957 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,957
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 93 33% $4,475 $416,197
Other Federal Grant 93 33% $4,830 $449,187
State Grant/Scholarships 80 28% $6,747 $539,761
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 281 99% $28,551 $8,022,922
Total Grant & Scholarships 282 100% $31,957 $9,011,870

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hanover College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hanover College students is 63.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.4%.

63.5%

  • African American 71.4% 10 students
  • white 64.8% 162 students
  • unknown 73.7% 14 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students
  • International Students 28.6% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Hanover College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hanover College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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