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Hanover College

Private nonprofit Hanover, IN · Town · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
65%
Graduation Rate
$53,957
Earnings (10yr)
$21,829
Net Price
84%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Sixty-five percent of students at Hanover College graduate within six years. This solid graduation rate reflects the college's supportive environment, which aims to help students succeed academically and personally. The acceptance rate stands at 84%, making Hanover accessible to a broad range of applicants.

Data from the Chetty/Opportunity Insights analysis is not available for Hanover, so precise outcomes and mobility statistics are unclear. However, the college does cultivate a sense of community, which can enhance students' chances of successful transitions into the workforce. The average earnings for graduates ten years after enrollment is $53,957, indicating a stable return on investment.

The net price for attending Hanover College is $21,829, with a median debt of $25,250 upon graduation. Students who thrive here often pursue majors in Business & Marketing, Psychology, Communications, Biology & Biomedical, and Education. This diverse academic landscape allows students to find their niche and prepare for various career paths after graduation.

Rankings

How Hanover Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation65%Earnings 10yr$54KNet Price$22KRetention82%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$17K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$17K$48-75K$27K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%255.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1656.9%MOBILITY42.38%

Cost & Financial Aid

$44,638
In-State Tuition
$44,638
Out-of-State
$21,829
Avg Net Price
$25,250
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
52%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,832
Family Income $0–$30K
$18,773
Family Income $30K–$48K
$16,944
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,030
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,876
6 Years After Entry
$49,769
8 Years
$53,957
10 Years
0.47x
Debt-to-Earnings
67%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,876 6yr $49,769 8yr $53,957 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

42.38%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1656.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
255.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$107,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.66
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
11.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 84%
Retention Rate 82%
SAT Average 1201
ACT Midpoint 28
SAT Range 1110–1280
ACT Range 23–29
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,708
Diversity Index 0.35
First-Gen Students 25%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 20%
Psychology 10%
Communications 10%
Biology & Biomedical 9%
Education 7%
Social Sciences 7%
English & Literature 4%
Engineering 4%