Hanover College: Statistics

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Religion
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Acceptance rate
69%
Average SAT
1145
Average ACT
26
Avg. cost to attend
$22,389 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
1,028
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
www.hanover.edu

Hanover College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 69% 70% 69%
Applicants 2,565 1,149 1,416
Admissions 1,778 800 978
Freshmen enrolled full time 270 138 132

467 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

48 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
102 or 38%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1060
or below

75% of them
had 1230
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hanover College are 1060-1230 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
93 or 34%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 23
or below

75% of them
had 29
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hanover College are 23-29 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Recommended
Secondary school rank Recommended
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment by race or ethnicity

White 776 (76%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 90 (9%)
Black or African American 46 (4%)
Hispanic 39 (4%)
Two or more races 35 (3%)
Nonresident Alien 28 (3%)
Asian 7 (0.7%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2 (0.2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

Net average cost to attend
$22,389/year
Average aid awarded
$30,511
Students receiving aid
99%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $13,015
$30-48K $15,605
$48-75K $17,891
$75-110K $24,505
$110K+ $27,375

Tuition and fees

Undergraduates
Tuition in-district $38,880
Tuition in-state $38,880
Tuition out-of-state $38,880
Fee in-district $770
Fee in-state $770
Fee out-of-state $770

Room and board price

Dormitory capacity 1,070
Combined charge for room and board $12,300
Room charge $6,125
Meal charge $6,175

Hanover College Majors

Major Bachelor's
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 31
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 20
Economics, General 16
Psychology, General 16
Sociology, General 13
English Language and Literature, General 12
Political Science and Government, General 11
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 11
Biochemistry 10
History, General 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 8
Engineering, General 8
Computer Science 7
Chemistry, General 6
Geology & Earth Science, General 5
Mathematics, General 4
Philosophy 4
International & Globalization Studies 3
Fine & Studio Arts, General 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 2
Theology & Theological Studies 2
Anthropology, General 1
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 1
Engineering Science 1
Environmental Science 1
French Language and Literature 1
Graphic Design 1
Physics, General 1
Political Communication 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Grand Total 234
Total Men Women
Graduation rate 72% 67% 75%
  • Full-time retention rate - 84%

Publications & Citations

Publications
694
Citations
20,552

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
204 / 2,937
Psychology
159 / 8,641
Computer Science
123 / 6,819
Art & Design
113 / 4,118
Medicine
108 / 6,048
Biology
88 / 3,443
Engineering
81 / 1,190
Environmental Science
76 / 1,336
Social Psychology
67 / 4,512
Business
54 / 2,162
Physics
47 / 458
Mathematics
45 / 846
Chemistry
39 / 468
Cognitive Science
38 / 2,024
Sociology
37 / 333
Materials Science
34 / 397
Economics
34 / 426
History
34 / 18
Demography
32 / 804
Child Psychology
31 / 804
Music
28 / 901
Ecology
27 / 654
Political Science
25 / 344
Geography and Cartography
22 / 403
Paleontology
22 / 346
Classics and Ancient History
21 / 15
Art History
21 / 1
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
20 / 16
Law
19 / 70
Audiology
19 / 941
Geology
17 / 262
Physical Therapy
16 / 492
Multimedia
16 / 785
Math Teachers
16 / 451
Entertainment Industry Business
15 / 1,010
Creative Writing
14 / 112
Neuroscience
14 / 1,285
Sports Medicine
13 / 462
Education Majors
13 / 621
Clinical Psychology
13 / 126

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 2 25
1992 7 20
1993 12 32
1994 6 27
1995 3 45
1996 7 45
1997 4 49
1998 6 41
1999 6 93
2000 15 89
2001 12 138
2002 16 147
2003 21 181
2004 20 219
2005 21 338
2006 44 405
2007 28 536
2008 29 625
2009 33 810
2010 28 1055
2011 41 1273
2012 38 1479
2013 33 1680
2014 42 1777
2015 31 1889
2016 55 1897
2017 43 1862
2018 42 1737
2019 37 1763
2020 49 1965
2021 39 1997

Hanover College alumni

  1. Mike Pence

    Mike Pence
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1959-.. (age 64)
    Enrolled in Hanover College
    In 1981 graduated with bachelor's degree in study of history
    Occupations
    lawyerradio personalitypolitician
    Biography

    Michael Richard Pence is an American politician, broadcaster, and lawyer who served as the 48th vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 50th governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017. Pence was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.

  2. Woody Harrelson

    Woody Harrelson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1961-.. (age 62)
    Enrolled in Hanover College
    In 1983 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    screenwriterenvironmentalistfilm actorplaywrighttheatrical director
    Biography

    Woodrow Tracy Harrelson is an American actor and playwright. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.

  3. Ginnifer Goodwin

    Ginnifer Goodwin
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1978-.. (age 45)
    Enrolled in Hanover College
    1996-1997 studied theatre
    Occupations
    actorvoice actortelevision actorstage actorfilm actor
    Biography

    Jennifer Michelle "Ginnifer" Goodwin is an American actress. She is known for her starring role as Margene Heffman in the HBO drama series Big Love (2006–2011) and Snow White / Mary Margaret Blanchard in the ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time (2011–2018).

  4. Eric Holcomb

    Eric Holcomb
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1968-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Eric Joseph Holcomb is an American politician serving as the 51st and current governor of Indiana since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 51st lieutenant governor of Indiana from 2016 to 2017 under Governor Mike Pence, who left the governorship in 2017 to become the vice president of the United States. Holcomb was nominated to fill the remainder of Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann's term after she resigned on March 2, 2016, to become president of Ivy Tech Community College. He won the 2016 election for governor of Indiana over Democratic nominee John R. Gregg. Holcomb was reelected in 2020 over Democratic nominee Woody Myers and Libertarian nominee Donald Rainwater.

All 36 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names HC
Founded 1827
Motto Philosophia pietati ancillans
Knowledge in service of piety/faith
Colors red, blue
Academic Calendar Four-One-Four
Total FTE staff 256
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location and Contacts

Address 517 Ball Drive
Hanover, Indiana, 47243
United States
City population 4,000
Phone 8128667000
Fax +1 (812) 866 7098

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