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Hanover College
Most applicants get into Hanover College — 83.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Hanover College anchors the college town of Hanover, IN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Economics, where graduates median $73,827 four years out. Faculty pay averages $104,496 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,031 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1240 — above the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Hanover College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Hanover College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1070–1240 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Hanover College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hanover College received 2,702 applications and admitted 2,269 (84%), with 264 enrolling.
How Hanover College compares
| Hanover College | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.7% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,638 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,957 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hanover College student earns $53,957 — 4% above the Indiana median of $52,071 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Hanover College lists tuition at $44,638 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Hanover College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $44,638 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,031 undergraduates, Hanover College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
67.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Hanover College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Hanover College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Economics | $73,827 |
| Biology, General | $61,030 |
| Psychology, General | $59,512 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,227 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,668 |
Median earnings for these 5 Hanover College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,957 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional Hanover College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Hanover College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Hanover College's acceptance rate?
84% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,269 admitted from 2,702 applicants.
How much does Hanover College cost?
At Hanover College, published tuition is $44,638 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hanover College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hanover College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,957 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Holy Cross College — 75.2% admitted
- Grace College and Theological Seminary — 82.2% admitted
- Goshen College — 84.1% admitted
- Franklin College — 69.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.