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Hanover College

Hanover, Indiana 47243

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

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.

Established
1827
Mascot
Panther
Type
Private college

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84%Acceptance
1197SAT Avg
958Students
11:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$53,957Earnings 10yr
$21,826Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1197

Reading & WritingMid: 615
540640
MathMid: 595
530600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2230

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,894
Room & Board$13,558
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$55,798
Average Net Price$21,826
Median Debt at Graduation$25,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,238
$30–48K$16,137
$48–75K$19,624
$75–110K$23,666
$110K+$26,545

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

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
958
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 5%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.6%
Freshman Retention83.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,876
10 Years$53,957

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from IN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
82 mi(142 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
157 mi(272 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
191 mi(331 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati48 mi
IND Indianapolis82 mi
CMH Columbus163 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA796 mi · ~23h drive
New York, NY624 mi · ~18h 2m drive
Hartford, CT706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Providence, RI770 mi · ~22h 15m drive
Albany, NY670 mi · ~19h 21m drive
Syracuse, NY571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Rochester, NY512 mi · ~14h 47m drive
Buffalo, NY449 mi · ~12h 58m drive
Philadelphia, PA556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Pittsburgh, PA314 mi · ~9h 4m drive
Harrisburg, PA469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Newark, NJ615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Washington, DC454 mi · ~13h 7m drive
Baltimore, MD477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Atlanta, GA348 mi · ~10h 3m drive
Charlotte, NC351 mi · ~10h 8m drive
Raleigh, NC426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
Miami, FL946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Orlando, FL741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Tampa, FL764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
Nashville, TN191 mi · ~5h 31m drive
New Orleans, LA660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Richmond, VA443 mi · ~12h 48m drive
Chicago, IL247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Detroit, MI280 mi · ~8h 5m drive
Minneapolis, MN590 mi · ~17h 3m drive
St. Louis, MO256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Kansas City, MO491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Indianapolis, IN82 mi · ~2h 22m drive
Columbus, OH157 mi · ~4h 32m drive
Cleveland, OH277 mi · ~8h drive
Milwaukee, WI325 mi · ~9h 23m drive
Dallas, TX756 mi · ~21h 50m drive
Houston, TX838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Austin, TX910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
San Antonio, TX982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
Los Angeles, CA1842 mi · ~53h 13m drive
San Francisco, CA1993 mi · ~57h 35m drive
San Diego, CA1816 mi · ~52h 28m drive
Seattle, WA1936 mi · ~55h 56m drive
Portland, OR1946 mi · ~56h 13m drive
Denver, CO1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1524 mi · ~44h 2m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1406 mi · ~40h 37m drive
Honolulu, HI4384 mi · ~126h 39m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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