
The Value of Hanover
Hanover College is committed to helping our students and their families make their dream to attend Hanover a reality.




Why choose Hanover?
If you’re looking for a place to belong, with room to grow, Hanover College is right for you. Regardless of what the future brings, Hanover will be there to help our students have a transformative college experience. See what sets Hanover apart.
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Apply to Hanover College using our free online application or the Common App. We’re also test-optional.
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Our financial aid program ensures that Hanover is affordable for everyone, from merit-based and need-based aid to competitive scholarships.
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99% of Hanover graduates were employed or continuing their education within 7 months of graduation. See our Outcomes.
Will I be successful?
Why choose the liberal arts?
As a premier liberal art and sciences institution, you’ll get explore a wide range of interests and unlimited possibility at Hanover. Learn more about our academic programs.
majors + design your own
employed or in grad school after graduation
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How long does it take to get a degree?
Hanover guarantees that you will complete your degree in the standard four years, or we will cover your tuition for a fifth year. Learn more about the Four-Year Graduation Guarantee.
Majors & Programs
For nearly two centuries, we’ve committed ourselves to delivering exceptional education, fostering immersive experiences and helping our students fully realize their potential.
Admission
Hanover is a beautiful campus. But more importantly, we’re cultivating mindful, confident, ethical and healthy practices to help people create a better future. Join the family.
Aid & Scholarships
The Hanover experience is designed for success, but we’re also mindful of the cost of a college education. We work hard to help students and their families get maximum value for a lifetime.
Yes! Our financial aid program ensures that Hanover is affordable for everyone. 99% of Hanover students receive some form of financial aid. Review the full breakdown of our cost.
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- Dean’s list announced for Winter/ Spring 2022Hanover College awarded Dean’s List honors to the following students for Winter/ Spring 2022. To qualify, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Class of 2022 Rachel Adams Zoe Adams Marigrace Anderson Riley Austin Dylan Baker Isaac
- Isaac Ball ’22 commissioned into U.S. Marine CorpsThe Fourth of July is Isaac Ball’s second favorite holiday. Christmas is his first. His sense of patriotism is strong and perhaps equal to his love of learning and “a good challenge.” Ball, one of 251 members of the Hanover
- A tribute to those who served and sacrificed on this Memorial DaySince its founding, Hanoverians have served in the U.S. military through every major conflict around the globe. Students who walked these grounds have fought in the Civil War, World War I and World War II. Hanoverians have also seen action
- Turning the page: Hanover’s Class of 2022 graduatesHanover College celebrated its 189th Commencement, Saturday, May 28, with the conferral of bachelor’s degrees to the 251 members of the Class of 2022 at Alumni Stadium. Event photos | Highlight video | Full video replay Hanover President Lake Lambert
- Kops-Bedel elected Hanover College Board of Trustees chairElaine Kops-Bedel ’74 has been elected chair of the Hanover College Board of Trustees. She will succeed retired Cummins Inc. executive Mark Levett ’71, who is set to retire June 30 after 40 years of board service, including the past
- Mills, West named Fulbright award winners Two members of the Class of 2022 have received Fulbright awards for the 2022-2023 academic year. Cameron Mills ‘22 received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain. Erica West ‘22 will pursue a Master of Science in data-centric engineering in