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Hanover College: Courses, Admission, Cost

About Hanover College

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Year of establishment
1827
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No. of campus
1
Scholarships granted
1002
Scholarship amount granted
USD 32 million
Application fees
USD 50
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
98
Faculty/Student ratio
11
Total criminal offences
36
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Q:   What do student reviews say about Hanover College?
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Reviews about Hanover College are mostly positive experiences. Students like that the curriculum is rigorous and they get a personalized experience due to the small class size. Many reviews mention that the professors are very supportive. Students enjoy the inclusive environment at the college and culture clubs.

Some negative reviews mention that the dorms need to be renovated. Food is often criticized. 

Q:   Why do Indian students choose to study at Hanover College?
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Hanover College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the successor to the former North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. According to US News and World Report, Hanover College ranked #103 in National Liberal Arts Colleges, #223 in Engineering Programs, and #71 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. The college represents students from across 19 countries. About 99% of the students of Hanover are employed or in graduation school after graduation. With an average class size of 17 and a faculty/student ratio of 13:1, students get a personalized experience. The average cost of housing and meals is $7,099 and $7,404, respectively.

Q:   What is Hanover College known for?
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Hanover College is a private institution that was founded in 1827. It is Indiana's the oldest private. The Princeton Review ranked the college the Best 389 Colleges 2024, Best Regional 2024 and Most Beautiful Campus. About 99% of the students of Hanover are employed or in graduation school after graduation. Popular courses at the college are Engineering, Business, Biology, Cultural Anthropology, Psychology and Geology. Some of the notable alumni of Hanover College include John M. Bloss 1860, third President of Oregon State University, Joyce Brinkman 1966, First poet laureate of Indiana,  Chris Culver, crime novelist and Thomas Dawson 1888, diplomat. 

Q:   Will my campus life be better at Hanover College than staying off-campus?
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Living on campus is better than staying off campus. Each residence hall has its own community that supports each other and socializes through events hosted by their resident assistants. Students living in college residences will increase their cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal development and complexity. They have easy access to college resources. The estimated cost of on-campus housing and meals is $7,099 and $7,404, respectively, for an academic year.

Students living off campus can have more privacy and independence. But they have to make arrangements for everything. Rents for off-campus living for a single bed starts from $800 per month. Living off campus can be cheaper than on-campus housing. 

Rankings

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Q:   What is the rank of Hanover College in the world?
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Hanover College has the following notable rankings:

According to US News and World Report, Hanover College ranked #103 in National Liberal Arts Colleges, #223 in Engineering Programs and #71 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.

On the Forbes list the college ranked #492 in Top Colleges 2025, #264 in Private Colleges,  #128 in Liberal Arts Universities and #104 in The Midwest. 

EduRank ranked the college #2227 of 14,131 globally, #562 of 2,496 in the US and #616 of 2,597 in North America. 

Hanover College Admission 2026

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Q:   Is Hanover College good for international students?
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Hanover is a good choice for international students. According to US News and World Report, Hanover College ranked #103 in National Liberal Arts Colleges, #223 in Engineering Programs, and #71 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. The college represents students from across 19 countries. About 99% of the students of Hanover are employed or in graduation school after graduation. The small class size allows students to have personalized experience in classroom. International students also get a scholarship of $32,000 called the HAQ Scholarship, renewable for four years. This helps the students in their educational expenses. 

Q:   What are the documents required in the visa process for Indian students at Hanover College?
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Required documents for the visa process are-

  • I-20 form issued by the college
  • College acceptance letter.
  • Valid passport at least six months beyond the intended stay in the U.S.
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • DS-160 application form filled and submitted.
  • Visa application fee receipt.
  • Payment receipt of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.
  • All the necessary academic documents.
  • English proficiency test scores
  • Financial documents demonstrating sufficient funds to cover expenses at Hanover College.
Q:   What is the acceptance rate at Hanover College?
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Hanover College has an acceptance rate of 84%. Half the applicants admitted to Hanover College who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1070 and 1240 or an ACT score of 22 and 30. Earlier in the year 2024 the acceptance rate of Hanover was recorded 74%. This indicates that comparatively more students are being admitted to the college this year.

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Scholarships

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Q:   What are the top scholarships for Indian students at Hanover College? How to avail them?
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Hanover College makes significant investments in our students' future success by providing a strong financial aid program. All admitted international students will receive a $32,000 USD scholarship. This scholarship is called the HAQ Scholarship, renewable for four years depending on the academic performance of the student. 

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Placements

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Q:   What are the job opportunities after doing Doctor of Physical Therapy from Hanover College?
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The Hanover College DPT programme is an accelerated two-year hybrid education model that combines online learning, onsite lab immersions, and integrated clinical education experiences. Physical Therapists made a median salary of $99,710 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $113,630 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $81,970. Some of the jobs and estimated salary range is outlined belwo:

Job TitleRange
Physical Therapist (PT)$65k - $91k
Pediatric Physical Therapist$59k - $83k
Clinical Director$69k - $123k
Staff Physical Therapist$66k - $87k
Clinical Director, Physical Therapy$73k - $98k
Lead Physical Therapist (PT)$71k - $102k
Rehabilitation Director$84k - $119k

Hanover College Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.Sc.(10 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
INR 37 L - 39 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
BBA(3 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
B.A.(8 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
B.J.M.C.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
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Q:   How expensive is it to live at Hanover College?
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Hanover College's tuition is $44,288. Compared with the national average cost of tuition of $51,147,  Hanover College is cheaper. The tuition cost at Hanover College is for an international student is $44,777. Other cost at Hanover College are mentioned below: 

CategoryAnnual Charge
Tuition$44,777  (INR 38,74,934)
Food (meal plan)$7,404  (INR 6,40,731)
Avg. Housing$7,099  (INR 6,14,336)
General Fees$1,700  (INR 1,47,115)
Orientation & Laundry$460  (INR 39,807)
Insurance$660  (INR 57,115)
TOTAL$61,440  (INR 53,16,925)
Q:   Is Hanover College affordable than Alvernia University?
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Hanover College is generally cheaper than Alvernia University. The tuition cost at Hanover College for international is $44,777 and that at Alvernia University is $45,660. Below is a comparison of the two colleges' costs.:

CategoryHanover CollegeAlvernia University
Tuition$44,777  $45,660
Room & Board$7,404  $15,446
Avg. Housing$7,099  $14,503
TOTAL$59,280$75,609







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UG Race

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91%

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66%

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Overall Graduation Rate

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Yes, it is possible for an average Indian student to join Hanover College. Minimum requirement of CGPA 3.73. However College has also Test optional policy you can get admission through a Exam Test.

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