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Hanover is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Hanover, Indiana. 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.
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, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Hanover does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 540 to 650 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 550 and 650. Hanover attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
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.
Hanover, in 2005, had 1,008 students (1,006 full-time equivalent).
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.
Hanover College
PO Box 108
Hanover, IN 47243-0108
General Phone: (812) 866-7000
Admissions Phone: (812) 866-7026
Financial Aid Phone: (812) 866-7029
http://www.hanover.edu
Hanover awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 78 | sociology, history, English, political science, economics, international studies, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | physical education teaching |
| Media | 12 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy, theology |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Hanover in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 196 | 27 |
In 2005, Hanover had a total enrollment of 1,008 students (1,006 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 54% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 63% |
| Ohio | 12% |
| Kentucky | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Hanover offers campus housing for 1,070 of its 1,006 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,680 | 1,168 | 70% | 265 | 23% |
| Men | 775 | 489 | 63% | 110 | 22% |
| Women | 905 | 679 | 75% | 155 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 63% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (812) 866-7026
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,150 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (812) 866-7029
Hanover has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $73,405 | 8 | $67,400 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $55,937 | 7 | $55,643 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $47,925 | 14 | $49,214 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,900 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $59,377 | 30 | $55,090 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
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
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hanover Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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