The True Value of Hanover
Hanover College provides students with a world-class, transformative education that prepares them for a lifetime of learning, meaning and impact.
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Amazon Prime Video’s streaming series “The College Tour” showcases life at Hanover College – Indiana’s most beautiful college campus. The 30-minute episode features the stories and experiences of 10 Hanover students and highlights many of the elements that make Hanover a great place to live and learn.
Why choose Hanover?
If you’re looking for a place to belong, to grow and to make a difference, Hanover College is right for you. Regardless of what the future brings, Hanover will be there to help our students have a formative college experience. See what sets Hanover apart.
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Everyone defines success differently and Hanover knows that. 99% of Hanover graduates were employed or continuing their education within 7 months of graduation. See our Outcomes.
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Why choose the liberal arts?
As a premier liberal art and sciences institution, you’ll explore a wide range of interests and pursue unlimited possibility. 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.
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For nearly two centuries, we’ve committed ourselves to delivering exceptional education, fostering immersive experiences and helping our students fully realize their potential.
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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. 100% of Hanover students receive some form of financial aid. Review the full breakdown of our cost.
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- Retirements, outstanding service and milestones highlight annual employee celebration
Dedicated service to the campus community took center stage during Hanover College’s end-of-year employee celebration. More than 40 faculty and staff members were recognized during the event, held May 18 in the Withrow Activities Center. The 90-minute program celebrated the - Hanover College Board extends President Lambert’s contract through June 2030
The early extension reflects the Board’s confidence in Lambert’s leadership as Hanover prepares for its Bicentennial and future growth. The Hanover College Board of Trustees has voted to extend the contract of President Dr. Lake Lambert through June 2030 – - Hanover’s Class of 2026 to graduate May 23
Hanover College will celebrate the Class of 2026 during the 193rd undergraduate commencement. Spring term’s culminating event will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 23, at the Horner Health and Recreation Center’s Collier Arena. Commencement Information / Live Stream - Blaiklock, Kite and Sharpe to receive Hanover’s top alumni honors
The accomplishments of graduates A. Richard M. Blaiklock ’90, Wiley Kite ’90 and Rachel Slade Sharpe ’13 will be recognized with the presentation of Hanover College’s highest alumni honors during a May ceremony. Blaiklock and Kite will receive Hanover’s Alumni - Shoemaker Series namesake returns May 14 as featured guest
Technology executive and series namesake John Shoemaker ‘64 will return to Hanover College’s campus this spring as the featured guest for the 2026 edition of the Shoemaker Speaker Series. Established in 2022, the series was developed to present on-campus conversations - Arthur, Houser headline honorees; Johnson marks faculty first
Hanover College’s 89th-annual Honors Convocation saluted the scholastic, artistic and community-oriented accomplishments of undergraduate students and faculty. The event was held April 9 in Fitzgibbon Recital Hall, Lynn Center for Fine Arts. PHOTO GALLERY More than 40 students were recognized - Hanover to discontinue intercollegiate swimming program
Due to ongoing issues created by the lack of an on‑campus aquatic facility, projected increases in operating costs, and sustained challenges with roster size, Hanover College will discontinue its intercollegiate men’s and women’s swimming programs, effective immediately. Hanover joined the - Jackson-Brown to speak as part of Indiana Authors Awards’ Speaker Program
The love of reading, importance of stories and immense talents of Indiana authors will be celebrated during a special event on Hanover College’s campus through the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards’ Speaker Program. Angela Jackson-Brown, an award-winning writer, - Shoemakers establish Global Scholars Program
A new scholarship program funded by John Shoemaker ’64 and his wife, Donna, will support international travel and off-campus educational opportunities for Hanover’s business students. The John C. and Donna Shoemaker Global Scholars Program for Business Majors was created to
