The True Value of Hanover
Hanover College provides students with a world-class, transformative education that prepares them for a lifetime of learning, meaning and impact.
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Amazon Prime Video’s streaming series “The College Tour” showcases life at Hanover College – Indiana’s most beautiful college campus. The 30-minute episode features the stories and experiences of 10 Hanover students and highlights many of the elements that make Hanover a great place to live and learn.
Why choose Hanover?
If you’re looking for a place to belong, to grow and to make a difference, Hanover College is right for you. Regardless of what the future brings, Hanover will be there to help our students have a formative college experience. See what sets Hanover apart.
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Everyone defines success differently and Hanover knows that. 99% of Hanover graduates were employed or continuing their education within 7 months of graduation. See our Outcomes.
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Why choose the liberal arts?
As a premier liberal art and sciences institution, you’ll explore a wide range of interests and pursue unlimited possibility. Learn more about our academic programs.
majors + design your own
employed or in grad school after graduation
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How long does it take to get a degree?
Hanover guarantees that you will complete your degree in the standard four years, or we will cover your tuition for a fifth year. Learn more about the Four-Year Graduation Guarantee.
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For nearly two centuries, we’ve committed ourselves to delivering exceptional education, fostering immersive experiences and helping our students fully realize their potential.
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Hanover is a beautiful campus. But more importantly, we’re cultivating mindful, confident, ethical and healthy practices to help people create a better future. Join the family.
Aid & Scholarships
The Hanover experience is designed for success, but we’re also mindful of the cost of a college education. We work hard to help students and their families get maximum value for a lifetime.
Yes! Our financial aid program ensures that Hanover is affordable for everyone. 100% of Hanover students receive some form of financial aid. Review the full breakdown of our cost.
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- Hanover Enrichment Series to present “An Evening with Kat Von D” Oct. 14
Kat Von D, the renowned television personality, artist, author, entrepreneur and musician, will be Hanover College’s featured guest for a mid-October presentation of the Hanover Enrichment Series. “An Evening with Kat Von D” will feature a wide-ranging conversation covering topics - Wall Street Journal’s Cheng to examine Korea, Christianity and its connection to Hanover
Jonathan Cheng, the Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in China, will explore North Korea’s complex relationship with Christianity and its connection to Hanover College during an early-October address in the Duggan Library. Cheng, author of the book “Korean Messiah: Kim - Tolzmann to headline German-American Day celebration
Historian, author and educator Don Heinrich Tolzmann, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker during the Hanover College Department of Modern Language’s celebration of German-American Day. Tolzmann currently serves president of the German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati and is curator - Recording artist Carrie Newcomer to lead human connections-focused retreat
National recording artist, podcast host and author Carrie Newcomer has emerged as a national voice for finding how people still connect at the heart of the human story. She will make a special September appearance at Hanover College to lead - Occupational and physical therapy programs to hold first combined commencement
The first Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) joint commencement in Hanover College history will be held Friday, August 21. The inaugural combined ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in Collier Arena. Hanover’s Class of - Eight slated to join Hanover’s Athletic Hall of Fame
The Hanover Athletic Hall of Fame will induct eight new members during Hall of Fame Day festivities on campus this fall. Bob Donewald Sr. ’64, Erika Shepherd Dixon ’16, Melissa Fenton ’97, Ben Fox ’96, Ernest “Skip” Lichtfuss Jr., Mike - Dean’s list announced for Winter/Spring Term 2026
Hanover College awarded Dean’s List honors to the following students for Winter/Spring Term 20256. To qualify, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Class of 2026 Layden AdairGracelyn AndersonCreek ArthurColton AuxierBreckin BarbeeCharlie BarkerEvan BarkieMylee BesseChris BishopSam BowlingKaitlyn - Conferral of degrees to Class of 2026 caps spring term
More than 200 bachelor’s degrees were conferred to members of Hanover College’s Class of 2026 during the 193rd undergraduate commencement. Spring term’s culminating event was held Saturday, May 23, at Collier Arena, marking the first indoor ceremony on campus since - Smith becomes Hanover’s third faculty member to earn Fulbright
Alexis Smith, associate professor of German, has earned a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. She is just the third Hanover faculty member to earn the honor. Smith
