Why Hanover?

You should choose your college on how it fits you. Your goals & your ambitions - not the other way around. Hanover offers a unique challenging academic environment that prepares you for whatever your future holds. It is small enough that your professors know you by your first name, but large enough to harbor a vibrant campus community.

Less Debt

U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review rank Hanover College as a top 40 "best value" college in the nation. We offer generous financial packages that ensure that, on average, our students graduate with less debt than students at IU-Bloomington, Purdue University, Indiana State University and IUPUI. Learn more.

High Standards

Hanover continuously ranks among the top schools for academics. We pride ourselves in preparing the best students in the Sciences, Education and Business due to our rigorous programs and faculty dedication. Find your major.

Be a Stand Out

Regardless of your major, all of our students are encouraged to continue their research in off campus and independent study as well as project-based internships which jump start your resume and provide valuable job experience. As a result, Hanover College alumni stand out from the rest. 98% of our students are employed or enter graduate school within 7 months of graduation.

Publications Know Us

National publications consistently rank Hanover among the top liberal arts colleges and universities in the U.S. We have been included in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings for more than a decade. Hanover also has been featured in the Princeton Review’s “Best 373 Colleges” and Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

Spring Term: One month, One class

With our unique semester structure (4-4-1), every spring you'll take a month to focus on one course. Often spring term classes are off-campus where students find themselves studying topics in their natural habitat, or in their place of origin. And with just one class to focus on, you'll find yourself truly immersed in the material.

Small Classes, Personal Attention

With an impressive 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 1/3 of professors living directly on campus, there's no hiding in the back of the classroom.

Accessible Athletics

We're competitive, but not exclusive. If you have an interest in becoming an NCAA athlete, you will have your chance here. Become a Hanover Panther.

Inspirational Surroundings

From the natural beauty of the surroundings, the lush green landscape, the dramatic view of the Ohio river to the people, you will find yourself wrapped in inspiration - which will only ignite your curiosity and desire to learn. See photos and videos of our campus.