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Why Hanover?
Your college decision is one of the most important you’ll make. It’s also one of the most personal.
When you’re looking for your perfect fit, it’s all about you. You’re not looking to fit into a mold, to find that one-size-fits-all experience. At Hanover College, we couldn’t agree more.
Our students choose Hanover because it feels like a new home and a place to grow at the same time. A Hanover student doesn’t box themselves in or limit their options to just one thing. Here, we challenge and encourage our students to explore all their potential on the path to becoming their greatest selves.
For nearly 200 years, our graduates have discovered their passions through our wide variety of opportunities, from academics, athletics and the arts, to social life and study abroad. Experience and exploration are mandatory, and it sets our alumni apart.
At a Glance
1000 Students from 21 States and 22 Countries
20% Multicultural Students
36 Academic Programs
17 Average Class Size
12:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
Off-Campus Study 650 Beautiful Acres 4 Year Graduation Guarantee
60+ Student Organizations 22 NCAA DIII Varsity Sports
Best 388 Colleges, Best Midwestern
Best Colleges in America
Top National Liberal Arts Colleges, Social Mobility and Best Value
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Be You
At Hanover, students are free to be themselves and to express their individuality.
With more than 60 clubs and groups on campus, students can find a place that interests them or create their own. Hanover College strives to be an inclusive community where everyone can find a place to belong and become the person they want to be.
650 acres – room to find yourself and your passions
Be Known
Our community is committed to your success.
We learn together and grow together because we truly care and are invested in the person you want to become. At Hanover, you will be part of a small, close-knit community where life-long friendships are forged.
Hanover College has higher education down to a (liberal arts and) science. Choose one of our 36 majors or work with our professors to design your own! As a liberal arts and sciences institution, we embrace variety and discovery. Every student’s path is unique, but our broad, rigorous curriculum and close interactions with engaged professors in multiple disciplines prepares our grads for anything. Plus, our residential setting encourages informal discussions with students and faculty –in and out of the classroom – building on the opportunity to pursue formalized coursework or summer externships and research that can be fundamental to your success.
17 Average Class Size
12:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
Concentrations are listed under MAJORS
ANTHROPOLOGY
Modern Africa
Native American cultures
Comparative spiritual traditions
Food, body and culture
Gender in cross-cultural perspective
ART AND DESIGN
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
ART HISTORY
Asian Art
European Art
History of Architecture
BIOCHEMISTRY
Organic chemistry
Genetics
Cell biology
BIOLOGY
Botany
Cell and Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
Organismal Biology
Zoology
BUSINESS
Analytics
Finance
International Business
Marketing
Management
CHEMISTRY
Environmental Chemistry
Food and Beverage Chemistry
Forensics (Chemical)
Instrumental Analysis
Natural Products Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Quantum Chemistry
CLASSICAL STUDIES
Archaeology
Greek (culture, language and literature)
Latin (culture, language and literature)
COMMUNICATION
Film/Music Criticism
Journalism
Marketing
Organizational Management/ Business Communication
Political Communication
Video/Film Production
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Artificial Intelligence
Databases
Networking
Scientific Modeling
DATA SCIENCE
Data Analysis
Data Mining
Machine Learning
Statistical Inference
ECONOMICS
Banking and Finance
Economics and Water Resources
Environmental Economics
Financial Panics
Gender and Economics
International Business
International Economics
Poverty and Discrimination
EDUCATION
Elementary Education major (K-6)
Secondary Education major (5-12)
Special Education Dual Licensure
ENGINEERING
Computer
Electrical
Electromechanical
Mechanical
ENGLISH
African-American Literature
American Literature
British Literature
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Genre Studies
Irish Literature Journalism
Literary Theory and Criticism
World Literature
Women’s and Gender Studies
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental Biology
Environmental Geology
Geochemistry
Geophysics
FRENCH
Francophone Cinema
Francophone Women’s Studies
French and Francophone
Literature and Culture
French Business
Multiculturalism in Contemporary France
GENDER STUDIES
Gender and Communication
Women in the Developing World
Human Sexuality
Sociology of Families
GEOLOGY
Environmental Geology
Environmental Science
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Geomorphology
Hydrology
Paleontology
Petroleum Geology
Physical Geology
GERMAN
History and culture
Literature and film
German business
HEALTH AND MOVEMENT STUDIES
Personal training
Education
Business management
HISTORY
American History
Cultural History
European History
History of Science
Intellectual History
Military History
Political History
Social History
World History
Women and Family History
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Cultures and Peoples
Global Economics
Global Politics
World Religions
World History
KINESIOLOGY AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
Kinesiology
Nutrition
MATHEMATICS
Actuarial Sciences
Financial Mathematics
Probability
Statistics
MEDIEVAL-RENAISSANCE STUDIES
History
Literature
Art History
MUSIC
Band/Orchestra
Brass
Chorus
Composition
Conducting
Instrumental/Vocal
Music History
Music Theory
Percussion
Piano Strings
Voice
Wind
NURSING
Pharmacology for Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Nursing for Childbearing & Childrearing Families
PHILOSOPHY
Analytic Philosophy
Asian Philosophy/Asian Studies
Ethics and Values
History of Western Philosophy
PHYSICS
Astronomy
Electronics
Engineering Applications
Nuclear Physics
Optical Physics
Scientific Instrumentation
Space Science
POLITICAL SCIENCE
American Politics
International Relations
Political Economy
Political History
Political Institutions
Political Theory
Political Thought
Public Policy
PSYCHOLOGY
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Science
Counseling
Neuroscience
Psychology Applied to Business, Education and Law
SOCIOLOGY
Crime and Corrections
Globalization
Juvenile Delinquency
Race, Class and Gender Inequality
Selfhood and Social Interaction
Social Change and Social Movements
Sociology of Families
Sociology of Sport
Urban Sociology
SPANISH
Film Studies
Gender Studies
Literature and Culture from Spain
Literatures and Cultures from Latin America
Pre-Colombian Cultures and Marginal Voices
Business Scholars Program
WORKSHOPS
CAREER COUNSELING
THEATRE
Acting Directing
Film Studies
Lighting
Playwriting
Shakespeare Studies
Sound
Stage Management
Theatre History
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
American Religious History
Christian Doctrine
(Historic and Contemporary)
Christian Ethics
Christian Ministry
Doctrine of God
Doctrine of the Trinity
Feminist Theology
History of Biblical Interpretation
Medical Ethics
Moral Decision-Making
Postmodern Theologies
Sexual Ethics
Theological Epistemology and Sources of Authority
Theology and the Environment
Theology, Gender and Sexuality
Vocation and Calling
CONSULTING PROJECTS & LIVE CASES
PAID, PROJECT-BASED INTERNSHIPS
Design Your Own Major
Fit your specific interests and passions into a major that suits you. Blend biochemistry and kinesiology or concentrate on consumer marketing. Select your core areas of study, choose your professors and put together the final proposal for declaring your major.
Pre-Professional Programs
HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM
PRE-DENTISTRY
PRE-HEALTH
PRE-LAW
Graduate Programs
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
PRE-MEDICINE
PRE-PHARMACY
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
PRE-VETERINARY SCIENCES
Be Ready
You will be prepared to face the future with confidence and optimism.
A well-rounded education from Hanover College prepares students for a successful future with practical-meets-technical experience in their chosen field. Here you will learn to think critically across multiple disciplines and apply that learning in real-world situations.
HANOVER BY THE NUMBERS
100% of students guaranteed to graduate in 4 years, or their fifth year of tuition is free
More than 90% of students are employed or continuing their education within 7 months of gradution
91% of students participate in at least one experiential learning opportunity Opportunities include internships, student teaching, service learning and study abroad
94% of grads are in a job requiring their degree
25% of each class continue their education in graduate or professional school
Edwin Nartey ’15
Major: Computer Science; Business Scholars Program minor Engineering Manager - Google
The small campus community coupled with faculty who were not only interested in my academic success but also my personal growth played a huge role in where I currently find myself professionally. As a Computer Science major in a liberal arts college, I was tasked with studying far more than bits and bytes - classes in philosophy, sociology and economics caused me to reason beyond the walls of the computer science discipline.
Miriam Cahill ’17
Major: Elementary Education; Spanish minor Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer
I was able to do several study abroad trips which opened a whole new world of possibilities and experiences for me and for that, I am forever grateful. Because so much of my time at Hanover was spent learning and interacting with people, I have been successful in the work I do now. Hanover helped prepare me to be a good team player, to communicate effectively and to find joy in the unknown.
Wade Clapp, MD ’77
Major: Biology
Chairman of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, Physician-in-Chief at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
The fundamental tools that we utilize: written and verbal communication, individual and teambased critical thinking, a broad appreciation for cultural, economic, and social considerations for our patients… and the ability to have respectful and informed debate for challenging problems with unclear solutions, are timeless. It’s precisely this problem solving approach that I learned at Hanover College and it’s why I look for individuals with these skills when I’m recruiting talent today.
13,000 Active Alumni in all 50 States and 70 Countries
The Place to Belong for You…
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Enrollment Checklist
1. Visit Campus (in-person or through our virtual options!)
2. Apply for Admission to Hanover College*
• August 1 – Application Opens
• November 1 – Early Action I
• December 15 – Early Action II
• February 1 – Regular Admission Deadline
*Apply with or without your standardized test scores under our test-optional policy.
3. File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.gov. Submit by the admission application deadline you choose to expedite aid review - List Hanover College (001801)
4. Review Your Financial Aid Connect with your Admission Counselor to discuss your financial aid letter and answer your questions
5. Make Your Deposit!
• Choose Hanover by May 1
• Submit Your $300 Enrollment Deposit
6. LEAP (Learn, Engage and Prepare)
Summer orientation to schedule classes, get your ID and meet classmates
7. August Experience
Weeklong orientation just for First-Year students
Test Optional
At Hanover, you are more than just a number. We believe that no single test should define you. Standardized tests, such as the SAT and ACT, simply give us a glimpse of your talents as a student. It is about much more than your GPA and a test score. When applying for admission, you may decide whether or not you would like to submit your standardized test score in that process.
hanover.edu/apply
ENROLLED STUDENTS BY FAMILY ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME
Admission-Level Merit Scholarships
All admitted students will automatically be reviewed for an academic merit scholarship. These scholarships are renewable all four-years. Scholarship decisions are based on a comprehensive review of each application, with particular focus on the strength of the applicant’s high school curriculum and GPA. If a weighted GPA is provided, it will be used in that process.
Additional funding available through the Pell Promise, KEES matching, Legacy awards, Lilly Scholars Promise and more!
100% OF HANOVER STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID FAQ’S AVAILABLE AT hanover.edu/financialaid or Connect with us in the Office of Student Financial Services via email finaid@hanover.edu or call 800.213.2178
more about current costs and financial aid opportunities, including all available scholarships
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Nashville St. Louis
Hanover’s campus is nestled along the banks of the scenic Ohio River. Founded in 1827, Hanover is the oldest private college in Indiana. With an easy drive from Indianapolis, Louisville, or Cincinnati, our students can truly experience the best of all worlds - plenty of space to explore and access to lively metropolitan areas. When you combine our idyllic setting with your academic talents, passions and any of our 36 majors (or one of your own design), you’ll find Hanover College is a place where you can feel at home while being challenged to become your best self.
Distance from Hanover
Atlanta Hanover College Office of Admission 517 Ball Drive Hanover, IN 47243
Louisville, KY 45 miles
Cincinnati, OH 70 miles
Indianapolis, IN 95 miles
Lexington, KY 100 miles
Dayton, OH 125 miles
Evansville, IN 159 miles
Columbus, OH 180 miles
Nashville, TN 220 miles
Fort Wayne, IN 222 miles
Chicago, IL 280 miles
St. Louis, MO 302 miles APPLY NOW! hanover.edu/apply