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Hanover College

Hanover, Indiana 47243

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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.

Established
1827
Mascot
Panther
Type
Private college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hanover College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1197

Reading & WritingMid: 615
540640
MathMid: 595
530600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2230

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1197

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,826

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (37)

Student Life

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
8 Years$49,769
10 Years$53,957

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,100
Men
$60,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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