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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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1197
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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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