University overview
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In the southeastern corner of Indiana, there’s a place where you can sit on a bench, look across the Ohio River, and see Kentucky. This place is called The Point, and it’s located on the home of beautiful Hanover College. Hanover is a small liberal arts college, which was origina...
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Private nonprofit
Carnegie
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Setting
Distant town
Applicants
2,613
Admits
1,902
Enrolled
276
SAT ERW: 570–660
SAT Math: 540–650
ACT: 25–30
Academics
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Total students
276
276 students
Calendar
four_one_four
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
63%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
80%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
N/A
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Hanover College. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Hanover College — editorial overview (Hanover, IN)
In the southeastern corner of Indiana, there’s a place where you can sit on a bench, look across the Ohio River, and see Kentucky. This place is called The Point, and it’s located on the home of beautiful Hanover College. Hanover is a small liberal arts college, which was origina...
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
80%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
63%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
Hanover College
In the southeastern corner of Indiana, there’s a place where you can sit on a bench, look across the Ohio River, and see Kentucky. This place is called The Point, and it’s located on the home of beautiful Hanover College. Hanover is a small liberal arts college, which was origina...
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division III
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