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Hanover College

Private

Hanover, IN

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Hanover College is a private small school in Hanover, IN, enrolling about 1,031 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 84% of applicants get in. Social Sciences graduates, especially in Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $73,827/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range1110–1280
ACT range23–29
Undergrads1,031
Yield (admits who enroll)12%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$58,821
4-year grad rate65%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,957

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans52%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out71%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$61,030/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$58,227/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$56,668/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$59,512/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$73,827/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,150
Typical room charge$6,628
Typical board charge$6,520

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hanover College's acceptance rate?

Hanover College in Hanover, IN admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Hanover College?

Admitted students at Hanover College typically score between 1110–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Hanover College?

Admitted students at Hanover College typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Hanover College cost?

Hanover College's total cost of attendance is reported at $58,821 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Hanover College?

Hanover College's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Hanover College require students to live on campus?

No -- Hanover College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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