More selective than 40% of Indiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $58,821. College Scorecard.
Higher than 71% of Indiana colleges we cover and 74% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 62% of Indiana colleges we cover and 52% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Hanover College acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,702 applicants, Hanover College admitted 2,269 and 264 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1280 on the SAT or 23–29 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hanover College tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Hanover College costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Hanover College took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Indiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,832 | $68,506 | 3.7 years |
| $30–48k | $18,773 | $76,406 | 4.1 years |
| $48–75k | $16,944 | $68,962 | 3.7 years |
| $75–110k | $23,824 | $96,964 | 5.3 years |
| $110k+ | $27,030 | $110,012 | 6.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (59% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($53,957) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,423 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Hanover College majors, earnings & careers
Hanover College offers 36 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Hanover College
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $73,827 | $26,898 |
| Biology | $61,030 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $59,512 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $58,227 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $56,668 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 36 majors
- Anthropology—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$61,030
- Business—
- Chemistry—
- Classical and Ancient Studies—
- Classics—
- Communications$58,227
- Computer Science—
- Economics$73,827
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education, Other—
- Engineering—
- Engineering Science—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- German—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History—
- International / Global Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$56,668
- Mathematics—
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies—
- Music—
- Neuroscience—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$59,512
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Hanover
2 bedrooms $1,041.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 51 inches of rain a year, 12 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Jefferson County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Jefferson County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Hanover College with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Indiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover College | 84% | $21,829 | 67% | $53,957 | This school |
| Goshen College | 84% | $14,493 | 65% | $51,943 | |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | 82% | $19,932 | 69% | $45,411 | |
| Oakland City University | 83% | $15,210 | 66% | $43,283 | |
| Huntington University | 76% | $19,310 | 64% | $46,672 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Hanover College would cost you $7,336 more per year than Goshen College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Hanover College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$5,748).
- Hanover College gives aided families $3,036 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | Hanover College | Goshen College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $44,638 | $38,890 | +$5,748 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,350 | −$150 |
| Housing & meals | $13,558 | $11,320 | +$2,238 |
| Personal & travel | $1,500 | $2,800 | −$1,300 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,075 | −$5,911 | +$3,836 |
| Sticker price | $58,821 | $48,449 | +$10,372 |
| Average grants | −$36,992 | −$33,956 | −$3,036 |
| You pay | $21,829 | $14,493 | +$7,336 |
“+” means Hanover College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Hanover College
What is the Hanover College acceptance rate?
Hanover College accepts 84% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,269 of 2,702 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1280 on the SAT or 23–29 on the ACT.
How much does Hanover College cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $58,821 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,829 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $16,832 and families earning $110k+ pay $27,030.
How much do Hanover College graduates earn?
Former Hanover College students earn a median $53,957 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Hanover College graduation rate?
67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% return for their second year.
How long does a Hanover College degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Hanover College costs about $68,962 after grants ($16,944 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $53,957 ten years after starting, $18,423 more than high school graduates in Indiana ($35,534), so the cost is repaid in 3.7 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Hanover College: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/hanover-college (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).