Hanover College
Hanover College is a private non-profit college or university in Hanover, IN, with about 31 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 67.13% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success. Grant aid pulls typical net price toward $21,829 for students who receive it—still a snapshot, not an individual aid offer.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,638
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,829 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,031 99.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.13%
- Average SAT Score: 1201
Hanover College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hanover College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hanover College?
Hanover College is located in Hanover, IN (ZIP 47243).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Hanover College public or private?
Hanover College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Hanover College cost?
Published tuition: $44,638.
Average net price after aid: $21,829.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,832 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,773 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,944 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,824 |
| $110,001+ | $27,030 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $178,552.
How hard is it to get into Hanover College?
Admission rate: 83.70%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1201 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Hanover College?
Total enrollment: 1,031 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hanover College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.13%.
First-year retention: 81.8%.
What do graduates of Hanover College earn?
Median earnings: $42,876 six years after entry; $53,957 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,250.
25.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hanover College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (226 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (41 completions)
- General Psychology (21 completions)
- CIP 310505 (20 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (19 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (13 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (12 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (9 completions)
- General English Language & Literature (9 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hanover College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.70%; completion rate 67.13%; median earnings $53,957 at 10 years; net price $21,829. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,638
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hanover College was $44,638.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,829
2024 Value
In 2024 Hanover College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,829.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,316 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,829 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$178,552 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Hanover College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hanover College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hanover College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,760 | $31,760 | $21,002 |
| 2014 | $33,023 | $33,023 | $20,619 |
| 2015 | $34,514 | $34,514 | $20,588 |
| 2016 | $35,514 | $35,514 | $21,886 |
| 2017 | $36,520 | $36,520 | $21,898 |
| 2018 | $37,670 | $37,670 | $21,121 |
| 2019 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $20,952 |
| 2020 | $39,650 | $39,650 | $20,732 |
| 2021 | $40,250 | $40,250 | $19,722 |
| 2022 | $41,559 | $41,559 | $24,059 |
| 2023 | $42,894 | $42,894 | $21,826 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83.70% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1201
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hanover College in 2024 is 1,031 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
62.64% 100% Completion Time
67.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 62.64% of students graduating from Hanover College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hanover College.
Return on Investment
$25,250 Median Student Debt
$53,957 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
517.95% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hanover College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 41 completions
General Psychology: 21 completions
CIP 31.0505: 20 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 19 completions
General Biological Sciences: 13 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 12 completions
Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 9 completions
General English Language & Literature: 9 completions
Culinary Arts and Related Services: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 226 completions
Most popular programs at Hanover College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hanover College graduates.
About
Hanover College is a private non-profit institution located in Hanover, IN, offering 31 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,031 students. The admission rate is 83.70%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1201. The institution maintains a 67.13% graduation rate. Approximately 25.83% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Hanover, IN 47243
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Hanover College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Hanover College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,638 and average net price is $21,829 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Hanover College?
The admission rate is 83.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Hanover College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Hanover College reports midpoint SAT about 1201 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Hanover College earn?
Median earnings are $42,876 six years after entry and $53,957 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hanover College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hanover College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,250.
How big is Hanover College?
Total enrollment is about 1,031 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Hanover College public or private?
Hanover College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hanover, IN.
Is Hanover College an HBCU?
No. Hanover College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hanover College a tribal college?
No. Hanover College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hanover College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hanover College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.1%).
Is Hanover College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Hanover College: Presbyterian Church (USA).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.