Hanover College

Hanover, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Hanover College reported a 84.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Hanover College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Hanover, IN, with an SAT reference of 1180 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $21,829 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

2,702 applicants

SAT reference

1180

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,829

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Hanover College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)107011801280
ACT (composite, 1–36)222630

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

65.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

81.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,031

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Hanover College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,832
$30,001 – $48,000$18,773
$48,001 – $75,000$16,944
$75,001 – $110,000$23,824
$110,000+$27,030

Top Majors at Hanover College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing39
Parks, Recreation & Fitness27
Communication & Journalism19
Psychology19
Biological & Biomedical Sciences17
Education14
Social Sciences13
Natural Resources & Conservation8
English Language & Literature8
Engineering7

Financial Aid at Hanover College

About Hanover College

Official website: https://www.hanover.edu/

Admissions: https://www.hanover.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Hanover College

What is the acceptance rate at Hanover College?

Hanover College reported a 84% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,702. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Hanover College?

The historical 84% acceptance rate suggests Hanover College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Hanover College?

The imported historical records for Hanover College include an SAT reference value of 1180 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Hanover College?

The stored historical average net price at Hanover College is $21,829 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $33,304 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Hanover College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Hanover College is 65%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Hanover College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Hanover College?

Hanover College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Hanover College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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