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Hanover College

Hanover College

Hanover College is a private, co-educational, liberal arts college. It is located in Hanover, Indiana, United States. The college was established by Rev. John Finley Crowe in 1827. Hanover College is based on a 650-acre campus on the banks of the Ohio River. Academics at Hanover College include undergraduate majors in pre-professional programs and specialized study programs, which are offered through the Centers of Excellence. The Centers of Excellence at Hanover College are:

  • Career Connections Program
  • Center for Business Preparation
  • Center for Church Leadership
  • Center for Free Inquiry
  • Rivers Institute at Hanover

Hanover College is a member of the NCAA’s Division III and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The varsity athletics teams of the college participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and football. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Panthers.

Overview of Hanover College

Hanover is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Hanover, IN. The school has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation. Hanover is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at Hanover than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include science, mathematics, fine arts, and liberal arts.

Hanover Selectivity

Hanover does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 510 to 630 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 630. Hanover attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Hanover are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.

Student Body

Hanover, in 2007, had 929 students (923 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hanover College is dedicated to creating a distinctive intellectual community within which students are challenged and nurtured to take responsibility for their learning and their lives and to develop their unique abilities to their highest levels."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hanover

Hanover College
359 LaGrange Road
Hanover, IN 47243-0108
General Phone: (812) 866-7000
http://www.hanover.edu

Hanover Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts85English, sociology, economics, political science, history, international studies, Classical languages, Spanish language, ...
Science27biology, chemistry, geology, physics
Therapy And Counseling19psychology
Business And Management15business management
Media14communication studies
Mathematics11mathematics
Religion And Philosophy10philosophy, theology
Fine Arts8fine arts, art history and criticism
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8exercise science
Computer Science And Engineering3computer science
Education And Teaching3physical education teaching
Music0music
Drama And Performing Arts0drama

Number of programs and degrees for Hanover in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree20329

Hanover Student Body

In 2007, Hanover had a total enrollment of 929 students (923 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1941%
20-2149%
22-248%
25-291%
30-340%
35-390%
40-490%

Hanover Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %

Hanover Room and Board (2007)

Hanover offers campus housing for 850 of its 923 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Hanover, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Hanover Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,8941,24766%23119%
Men94755959%9918%
Women94768873%13219%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510630
SAT Math520630
SAT Writing500610
ACT Composite2228

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT68%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT31%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Hanover Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 24,220
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 24,220
Room and board$ 7,150
Room charge$ 3,450
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,700
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Hanover participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 180100)

Hanover Faculty

Hanover has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4123
Non-tenured, but on tenure track198
Non-tenured and not on tenure track13

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year23$79,35211$73,282
Associate professoracademic year24$59,60415$58,640
Assistant professoracademic year13$53,5317$51,829
Instructoracademic year1*1*
All faculty totalacademic year61$65,59734$61,426

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hanover Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
BasketballHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
TrackHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Hanover Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Hanover Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hanover Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Hanover % of degrees in mathematics
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Hanover Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Hanover Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hanover % of degrees in science
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Hanover Salaries of full-time faculty
Student SAT scores
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Hanover Student SAT scores
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Hanover % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Hanover % of degrees in fine arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Hanover Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Hanover % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member

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