Hanover College
Hanover, Indiana · Private
Hanover College admitted 84% of 2,702 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1070–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Hanover College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($60 for international applicants), and Hanover College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hanover College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,152 a year. After grants, students paid $22,929 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hanover College’s acceptance rate?
Hanover College admitted 84% of applicants: 2,269 of 2,702 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Hanover College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Hanover College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1070 to 1240, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Hanover College’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($60 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Hanover College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Hanover College have supplemental essays?
No. Hanover College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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