Hanover College
Hanover, IN · Private
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Hanover College admitted 83.7% of applicants university-wide (2,418 of 2,889).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.7% | 2,418 | 2,889 |
| In-state | 70.0% | 840 | 1,200 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 840 | 1,200 |
| International applicants | 70.0% | 70 | 100 |
| Men | 83.9% | 1,016 | 1,211 |
| Women | 83.6% | 1,376 | 1,645 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,418 admitted students, 348 enrolled (14.4% yield).
Hanover College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1110–1280
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Hanover College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $64,161/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,638 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,523 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $64,161/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,832 |
| $30k–48k | $18,773 |
| $48k–75k | $16,944 |
| $75k–110k | $23,824 |
| Over $110k | $27,030 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Hanover Honors Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Hanover College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Hanover Honors Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Hanover College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Complete application for admission (online or Common App)
- Original or certified/attested true copies of transcripts from secondary school (high school) and any college or university attended
- Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) (optional)
- Essay or personal statement (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Resume (optional)
International applicants
- Complete application for admission (online or Common App)
- Original or certified/attested true copies of transcripts from secondary school (high school) and any college or university attended
- Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) (optional)
- Essay or personal statement (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Hanover College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Hanover College requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,957
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,250
- At graduation
Hanover College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #115
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Hanover College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Biological & life sciences (14%), Social sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.
Hanover College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.