Study at 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.

Course Topics

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 Enrollment

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."