Overview of Hanover College

Hanover College is a small, private liberal arts college associated with the Presbyterian Church. Students can select from over 30 majors or design their major, and it has an outstanding  12 to 1 student/faculty ratio and a mean class size of 14. Students can participate in several student-led organizations and clubs, including Greek life, performing arts ensembles, and religious groups. The Hanover Panthers play in the NCAA Division III Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,104 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 45% Male/55% Female
• 99% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $38,750
• Books: $1,200
• Room and Board: $11,950
• Other Expenses: $1,500
• Total Cost: $53,400

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 63%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $28,066
  • Loans: $6,550

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Psychology, General; Economics, General; and Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 69%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 72%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Hanover College Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Hanover College Acceptance Rate: 79%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520/640
  • SAT Math: 520/620
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Composite: 22/27
  • ACT English: 21/28
  • ACT Math: 20/27
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Hanover College, it should be easy for you to gain admission to the schools below. If Hanover College is currently out of your reach, you can be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Texas State University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Hanover College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admission.

Texas Tech University, Pace University, University of North Texas, San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Texas at San Antonio

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Hanover College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Hofstra University, Auburn University, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Hanover College

Application Deadline: Rolling

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

Undergraduate Application Link(s):  https://www.hanover.edu/admission/apply