Hanover College Admission
Acceptance Rate
83.70%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.39%
Freshmen Enrollment
348
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,889 students have applied and 2,418 students have allowed to admit to Hanover College (Acceptance rate: 83.70%). Hanover's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.39 % where 348 students have finally enrolled out of 2,418 admitted students.
Hanover acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wabash College and Earlham College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 70.79%).
Hanover enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.48%).
How to Apply to Hanover College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hanover. Hanover offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.hanover.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.hanover.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.hanover.edu/admission/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/get-started/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.hanover.edu/admission/veterans |
| Disability Service | www.hanover.edu/campus/services/disability |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hanover and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Hanover College is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hanover College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,193). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover College | 1,180 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,193 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,152 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hanover College, 93 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 580 | 630 |
| Total | 1,110 | 1,180 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Hanover College, 40 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hanover Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hanover College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |