Hanover College (HC)

Black Pinpoint P.O. Box 108 | Hanover, IN | 47243-0108

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Hanover College is a school that is brimming with opportunity. And with its "beautiful" campus and emphasis on "gaining real-life skills and making lifelong connections," it's easy to understand why students are drawn here. The vast majority of classes at Hanover are "small and discussion based," and many also place "a heavy focus on writing." While the academics can be challenging, students eagerly report that "many of the harder classes have tutors for that specific class." Additionally, the Learning Center is always "willing to go over things with you, edit papers and more." Importantly, it's evident that Hanover professors "love what they teach...and that excitement often carries over to the student." Indeed, they excel at "bring[ing] the material to life...and easily keep the attention of the class." Just as essential, Hanover professors are also known to be "caring and down to earth" and "devoted to their students." And, as this ecstatic art history major concludes, "Most of the professors on staff are part of the best people you will ever meet in life."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,187
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Acceptance Rate
74%
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Average HS GPA
3.79

Deadlines

Early Decision
November 1
Early Decision II
December 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 650

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 620

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1100 - 1200

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 29

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Non-Academic

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Talent / Ability
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Level of applicant's interest

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition (Private)
$40,681
Required Fees
$878
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,148
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Approximate Expenses per Year
$55,907
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$15,226
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$15,226

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05. Academics

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Student : Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
103
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Terminal Degree
84

Faculty

Men
59
Women
44
Minority
15
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
62%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
63%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional

06. Student Body

What students say:

Hanover is home to a "small, pretty laid back and surprising[ly] interesting community." Indeed, while undergrads here admit that ethnic diversity "is still an issue," they happily point out that you'll find a wide array of personality types. Of course, the "majority of the students are committed to their academics and [strive to find] a balance between work and play." Many Hanover undergrads "are also extremely passionate about the things in which they invest their time, whatever that may be, and encourage that passion in others." It's important to note that the college's small size does make it "[easy] for cliques...to form." However, we're assured "it is also quite easy to break into the cliques if you are really interested in hanging out with certain groups of people." This social ease can be attributed to the fact that Hanover features some of the "friendliest individuals that Indiana has to offer." In fact, you are virtually guaranteed "to see a smiling face or to get a hello anywhere you walk on campus, whether it be from a fellow student or a faculty member." As one satisfied economics major sums up, "We are all about making everyone feel welcome and making Hanover College home."

Gender

50% female50% male

Out of State

36% are out
of state
64% are
in-state

Students

99% are
full time
1% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
951
Foreign Countries Represented
17

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.95%
Asian
0.63%
Black
4.74%
Hispanic
2.63%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.00%
White
76.92%
Two or more races
5.58%
Unknown
3.16%
International
5.37%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

While some undergrads grumble that "life at Hanover is pretty slow," others steadfastly argue that "there are SO many things [with which] to be involved." For starters, students can participate in "over sixty organizations" including "Adopt A Grandparent, Circle K Community Service, Best Buddies, and so many more." Additionally, individuals who enjoy the arts will be delighted to hear that both "the theater department and the improv group...never disappoint [and] the choir and band concerts [are] always very enjoyable [as well]." For those that are more athletically inclined, we're told that "when it's warm out, students go hiking, play wiffleball, or...sand volleyball." Many undergrads also gravitate to the Student Activities Center which offers "game tables, [a] theater room, televisions [and] study spots." And, in the evenings, "chances are some club always has something planned-be it a movie showing [or] a poetry night!" Hanover also has a relatively robust party scene. Indeed, undergrads inform us that "Greek life is big on...campus." And while there "are only four frats...they are a [major] part of [the] social life." Finally, when students are looking for a break from the campus routine, they often head to nearby Madison or Louisville, which is a mere "forty-minute drive [away]" and the closest major city.

Undergraduates living on campus
93%
First-Year students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Lyn Lyon
Campus Visit Coordinator
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Office of Admission 517 Ball Drive Hanover, IN 47243-0108
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812-866-7021

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday - Friday, Saturday mornings

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8-5, 8-12
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812-866-7021

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmission@hanover.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Sunday thru Thursday, arrive at 5:00 pm at the campus center for further instructions

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

800-330-7603 Catch A Ride-2 to 3 day notice Mon-Friday 6-4 Hanover College has student drivers that pick up and drop off students at the Louisville, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis airports


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Indianapolis: Interstate 65 South to Highway 56, exit 29, in Scottsburg. Highway 56, east 19 miles to college entrance. Or Highway 31 south to Columbus to Highway 7. Highway 7 south to the junction of 7 and 62 in Madison. Highway 62 west four miles to the junction of 56-62. Highway 56-62 west one mile to college entrance. From Louisville: Interstate 65 north from Indiana state line to Highway 56, exit 29, in Scottsburg. Highway 56 east 19 miles to the college entrance. OR Interstate 65 north to Highway 62, exit 1, in Jeffersonville. Highway 62 east 34 miles to junction of 56 and 62. Highway 56-62 four miles east to college entrance. From Cincinatti: Interstate 71 south to Highway 227, exit 44, in Carrolton, Ky. Highway 227 north three miles to Highway 36. Highway 36 west 13 miles to intersection with highway 421. Highway 421 North across the Madison-Milton Bridge to Indiana. Left on Second Street one block to Baltimore Street. Right on Baltimore Street one block to Main Street (Highway 56). West on Main Street (Highway 56) Five miles to college entrance. OR Highway 50 west from Cincinnati to Highway 421 in Versilles, Ind. Highway 421 south 22 miles to junction of 421 and 62 in Madison. Highway 62 west seven miles to junction of 56-62. Highway 56-62 west one mile to college entrance.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations in the Madison area: Hillside Inn (831 E. Main Street, 877-265-3232); Best Way (700 City Drive, 800-528-1234); Clifty Inn (Clifty Falls State Park, 877-925-4389); Holiday Inn Express (Franks Drive, 812-265-1111); Super 8 Madison (308 Demaree Drive, 800-454-3213); Comfort Inn (Near Jct.56/62 and 256, 3767 Clifty Dr., 877-424-6423).


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
46%

Men's Sports (Panthers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Panthers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Campus Housing Options

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Debbie Seaver
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
42%
Join a sorority
37%

12. Student Services

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes

Green rating

82/99

Food budget spent on local/organic food

43%

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$30,349
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,704
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,683
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
79%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$23,714
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$25,651
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Scholarships and Grants Available

01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants

Loans Available

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

What students say:

Current students feel that Hanover has “a determination to help students succeed on a personal and career level,” and that their college does everything it can to help round students out for their futures. “As a sophomore, I already have had much field experience and I feel confident enough to enter my career field,” one student explains. In addition to putting on a host of career-related workshops, the Hanover Career Center sponsors several major annual events including four career fairs, a grad school fair, and an alumni networking day, and hosts on-campus recruiting. It also arranges the City Semester internship programs in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington and runs a series of mock interviews, résumé critiques, and career workshops.

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
62%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
63%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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04 EDUCATION.

  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
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05 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering Science.
  • Engineering, General.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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08 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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09 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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10 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
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12 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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15 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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16 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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17 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Theology/Theological Studies.
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18 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory.

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