Hanover College, nestled in the scenic hills of southern Indiana, is a private liberal arts institution with a proud heritage rooted in its Presbyterian affiliation. This connection to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shapes Hanover’s commitment to intellectual inquiry, ethical leadership, and service to others. The college’s values—grounded in faith, reason, and community—foster a learning environment where students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, engage in meaningful dialogue, and pursue lives of purpose. Our rigorous interdisciplinary undergraduate academic program with 38+1 majors attracts the best and the brightest from across the region and beyond.
Hanover also offers two hybrid doctoral degrees in physical therapy and occupational therapy that draw diverse students from all over the country. Hanover has also opened a new location to serve graduate students when they are in person. The historic facility, located in Jeffersonville, Ind., brings the Hanover experience closer to Louisville.
Our students start companies, create social movements, examine wildlife in the wild, and learn to heal others – and that’s just while they’re here. After they leave, they join a powerful alumni network of high achievers with connections to jobs in every field.
A typical Hanover student is usually in the top 20% of their graduating high school class, with a well-rounded history of extracurricular activities in the service, sports, and academic arena. But their Hanover experience, however, is anything but a typical college experience.
At Hanover, students can design their own major, start their own club or organization, and spend May Term immersed in a single course – often abroad. Hanover students leave here with a professional resume, already full of authentic work from their undergraduate internship, combined with practical meets technical experience in their chosen field.
Hanover graduates leave with a professional resume, already full of authentic work from their undergraduate internship, combined with practical-meets-technical experience in their chosen field.
MISSION
Hanover College is a challenging and supportive community whose members take responsibility for lifelong inquiry, transformative learning and meaningful service.
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.
The achievement of these purposes requires personal commitment, a willingness to accept responsibility, and discipline in exercising it. Academically, Hanover College emphasizes the importance of oral and written expression, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment.
Vision Statement
As we enter our third century, Hanover College will be an institution known for its ambitious commitment to student success, academic innovation and community impact. With one foot steeped in tradition and the other stepping forward to the future, we will integrate a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with the necessity of career readiness; the desire for human connection with the accelerated use of technology; and a transformative undergraduate experience with innovative graduate professional programs. Hanover College will be poised for its third century to be its best century.
Read our statement on diversity and our “A Place to Belong” goals.
RANKINGS
Princeton Review
- 2024 The Best 389 Colleges
- 2024 Best Regional
- Most Beautiful Campus
Washington Monthly
- Best Liberal Arts Colleges
- Best Bang for your Buck
in the Midwest
U.S. News & World Report
- National Liberal Arts Colleges
- Top Performers on Social Mobility
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
- Top US College Rankings 2022
Kiplinger
- Best College Values
Money
- 2022 Best Colleges
FACTS
Location
Hanover is located just outside historic Madison, Ind., and is close to Louisville (45 minutes), Indianapolis (95 minutes), and Cincinnati (70 minutes).
Founded
1827
Mascot
Parker “Pep” Panther
Accreditation
Hanover College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Hanover’s teacher-certification programs for elementary and secondary education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Indiana Department of Education.
Academic Programs
Hanover offers undergraduate 38+1 majors in the liberal arts plus a design-your-own major, as well as a bachelor’s in nursing. Hanover also offers two hybrid doctoral programs: physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Students
1,243 total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate)
Faculty
84 full-time teaching faculty (94% with terminal degree)
Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Community
Hanover is situated just west of historic Madison, Ind. Once a major river port for the state, Madison (population 12,000) has maintained its sense of 19th century heritage with 133 city blocks on the National Register of Historic Places, designating it as the state’s largest historic district. Midwest Living magazine recently listed Madison as the 4th best small town to visit.
History
At Hanover, we are honored to be the oldest private college in Indiana. Learn more about our history and don’t miss our notable list of alumni.
Fight Song and Alma Mater
majors + design your own
employed or in grad school after graduation
private college in Indiana
HISTORY
What makes Hanover unique?
100% of Business Scholars earn a paid project-based internship
POPULAR ADDRESSES
Admission Office Address:
484 Ball Drive
Hanover, IN, 47243
Mailing Address:
517 Ball Drive
Hanover, IN, 47243
Student/Package Mailing Address:
517 Ball Drive + unit number
Hanover, IN, 47243
OTHER ADDRESSES
Long Administration Building:
495 College Avenue
Horner Center
(houses Collier Arena):
100 Morse Lane
Brown Campus Center:
517 Ball Drive
Lynn Center for Fine Arts
(houses Fitzgibbon Recital Hall):
151 Scenic Drive
Science Center
(houses Tinker exhibit):
607 Ball Drive
DIRECTIONS
After turning into Hanover College’s Main Entrance, off of Highway 56, continue straight for approximately 1 mile to the Admission Parking Lot on the right.
FLYING/AIRLINES
Most major airlines fly into Cincinnati (CVG), Indianapolis (IND) and Louisville (SDF) airports. Prospective students are encouraged to fly into Louisville International Airport. Transportation to campus for these students can be arranged by calling the Office of Admission in advance of a visit at (800) 213-2178.
