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Founded in 1827, Hanover is a private, coeducational liberal arts college and the oldest private college in Indiana. Hanover offers more than 30 academic programs, 17 NCAA Division III sports, an active Greek system, performing arts, ample travel abroad opportunities, funded internships, and over 150 student groups. Its 650-acre campus is located between Cincinnati, Louisville, and Indianapolis.

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Private
studentType
Coed
994
Undergraduates
479
Men - 48.1%
506
Women - 50.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
82% of 2,712 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
August 22
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.79
SAT Math
510-610 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
540-640 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24-27 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$66,049
Tuition and Fees
$47,987
Room and Board
$15,362
Average Percent of Need Met
88%
Average Freshman Award
$38,319
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$27,191
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Academic Calendar System
Other
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
78
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
24%
10-19
45%
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Hanover Population
3,493
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Louisville
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
91% of all students
Mascot
Panther
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8%
Asian
0.3%
Black/African-American
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
83.2%
Unknown
1%
International Students
2.4%
First-Year Students Returning
81.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
64.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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