Acceptance Rate
84%
Avg. SAT
1280
75th percentile
“Riverside Indiana liberal arts college where championship basketball meets seminar-style classes on Ohio River bluffs.”
Hanover, IN
Location
Town
Campus Setting
Hanover College traces its roots to 1827, making it Indiana's oldest college, originally founded amid the frontier push west and relocated to its current bluff-top site overlooking the Ohio River two years later. Students who thrive here seek personal connections with professors and a tight-knit community rather than big-city buzz or massive lecture halls; outgoing types drawn to athletics and traditions fit best, while those craving urban nightlife or diverse dining scenes might feel isolated. The surrounding village of Hanover, population around 3,500, offers quiet charm with historic Madison nearby, but tradeoffs include a rural setting an hour from Louisville or Cincinnati, limited off-campus entertainment, and higher living costs relative to the area's modest economy.
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Academics
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In Hanover's classrooms, you'll join small seminars where professors know your name and push discussions on everything from ancient Greek epics to river ecology, with the classics and biology departments standing out for their depth and undergrad research slots. The intimate scale means abundant advising and collaborative projects, though popular majors like business or communication can fill quickly, sometimes delaying entry for undeclared students. Research leans toward hands-on opportunities in environmental science, leveraging the Ohio River location, but expect fewer big-name labs compared to larger universities.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,035 undergrad • 208 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
76%
Black / African American
6%
Hispanic / Latino
4%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
12%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Hanover, IN
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus pulses with Panther pride, especially during basketball season when the team chases national Division III titles, filling weekends with games and tailgates alongside traditions like the Lyceum speaker series bringing authors and leaders to the gym-turned-auditorium. A typical week mixes classes, club meetings from outdoor adventures to a cappella groups, and evenings in residence halls where freshmen bond in doubles and upperclassmen snag suites; Greek life claims about a third of students for mixers and philanthropy. Winters bring Midwest chill and occasional river fog, while the social scene stays campus-focused with moderate parties—lively but not overwhelming—though the small town limits spontaneous urban escapes.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$13,672
$30K – $48K
$15,533
$48K – $75K
$17,855
$75K – $110K
$20,948
$110K+
$25,899
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
82%
4 Years Graduation Rate
66%
6 Years Graduation Rate
67%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$53,957
82% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Hanover College and return in the fall. 66% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 67% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
66%
4-6 years
1%
Non-grad
33%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$40,336
Acceptance
84%
Undergrads
1,035
4-Year Grad Rate
66%
Endowment
$133M
Hanover, IN 47243
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