- AcademicsB+
- ValueA
- DiversityB+
- CampusB
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationC-
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC+
Hanover College is ...
Private not-for-profit, Presbyterian
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Hanover College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Range
940-1150
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$22,938/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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- Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 84%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.31 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.30 responses
- 45%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.29 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,084Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
37%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
- 50%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.26 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.40 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 85%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
Hanover College Reviews
435 reviews
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At first I was committed to IUPUI, but after going to an event with a buddy (who no longer attends Hanover), I discovered that I felt at home at Hanover. Upon arriving on campus, I knew this was the place i wanted to be for my collegiate career. The school is small enough that professors take interest in your activities and truly care about your success, but large enough to blend into the school if that is what you want. There are always events going on that are generally open to the students and the food at the Shoebox and Underground is simply fantastic. While it does cost a pretty penny, I believe the experiences I've had at Hanover and the connections I've made have really paid off, and that is only in my first year!
Our school is quite small, but dedicated to students and athletes. We have a facility known as "Horner" where students and athlets alike are more than welcome to use (from the gymnasium to the indoor track & weightroom to the "yoga" room). There is plenty of space to run (the streets are very safe to run on) and, being basically on the Ohio River, we have access to beautiful hiking trails and the gorgeous city of Madison!
While Hanover is has amazing profs known for transforming students into lifelong learners, the school isn't a good choice if you wish to be accepted into graduate school. Although you become experts in your major, a B is difficult to achieve in science courses, even if you study 5-6 hours a day. You're told otherwise, but GPA IS everything. Graduating with a 3.0 will ruin any chance of acceptance into grad school. Furthermore, not gaining acceptance into grad school means you will be starting your career in the real world after college. The real world is not kind unless your bachelor's is in nursing, accounting, or engineering, none of which Hanover offer. Good luck getting paid over $30,000 a year with your Biology degree. Disclaimer: The extremely gifted will have to work hard, but could still get a 3.8 & rock the mcat/ GRE. Unless you are one of the gifted students or majoring in something other than science, go somewhere else so that you have a fighting chance in the real world.