Hanover College Viewbook 2026

A Place to Belong.

A Person to Become.™

Why Hanover?

Your college decision is one of the most important you’ll make.

It’s also one of the most personal.

When you’re looking for your perfect college, it’s all about you.

You shouldn’t force yourself into a mold for a one-size-fits-all experience.

At Hanover College, we couldn’t agree more.

Our students choose Hanover because it feels like a new home and a place to grow at the same time. A Hanover student doesn’t box themselves in or limit their options to just one thing. Here, we challenge and encourage our students to explore all their potential on the path to becoming their greatest selves.

For nearly 200 years, our graduates have discovered their passions through our wide variety of opportunities, from academics, athletics and the arts, to social life and study abroad. Experience and exploration are mandatory, and it sets our alumni apart.

HANOVER AT A GLANCE

1,000

Students from 21 States and 17 Countries

18%

39+

17

Multicultural Students

Academic Programs

Average Class Size

12:1

60%

650

Student/Faculty Ratio

Off-Campus Study

Beautiful Acres

4 Yr

60+

20

Graduation Guarantee

Student Organizations

NCAA /DIII Varsity Sports

HANOVER’S NATIONAL RECOGNITION Best 391 Colleges, Best Midwest, Green Colleges

National Liberal Arts Colleges, Social Mobility

America’s Top Colleges, Private Colleges, Liberal Arts, Midwest

100 Best Liberal Arts Colleges, 250 Best Small Colleges in America

Come see for yourself:

Be You.

At Hanover, students are free to be themselves and to express their individuality.

With more than 60 clubs and groups on campus, students can find a place that interests them or create their own. Hanover College strives to be an inclusive community where everyone can find a place to belong and become the person they want to be.

650 acres

Room to find yourself and your passions

Be You.

In true liberal arts fashion, some of your greatest experiences here will be the things you didn’t plan.

A refreshing surprise in a class you never would have picked if it weren’t for a friend’s suggestion.

A life-changing career connection from a professor who becomes a life-long mentor. Our campus is small, but your opportunities are limitless.

The College Tour

From our founding in 1827 through today, Hanover College has always embraced the core of what it truly means to be a liberal arts institution. Continued innovation, evolution and creativity are essential to our success and that of our students. In nearly 200 years we’ve seen the birth of new academic programs, renovated facilities to meet modern needs and more. Still, our biggest strength has always been the same: our people.

Learn about a few of our recent graduates and try to put yourself in their shoes — their stories are typical of Hanover graduates.

They’re pursuing their passions, working in fields including healthcare, business and finance with companies such as Ernst & Young, Fidelity View the Investments and Walt College Tour Disney. Some continued their education, pursuing advanced degrees at institutions including Penn State, Indiana University and Hanover College’s own doctoral programs.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Be Known.

Our community is committed to your success.

We learn together and grow together because we truly care and are invested in the person you want to become. At Hanover, you will be part of a small, close-knit community where life-long friendships are forged.

Hanover College has higher education down to a (liberal arts and) science. Choose one of our 39 majors or work with our professors to design your own! As a liberal arts and sciences institution, we embrace variety and discovery. Every student’s path is unique, but our broad, rigorous curriculum and close interactions with engaged professors in multiple disciplines prepares our grads for anything. Plus, our residential setting encourages informal discussions with students and faculty — in and out of the classroom — building on the opportunity to pursue formalized coursework or summer externships and research that can be fundamental to your success.

ANTHROPOLOGY

ENGINEERING

MEDIEVAL-RENAISSANCE STUDIES

ART AND DESIGN

ENGLISH

MUSIC

ART HISTORY

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

NURSING

BIOCHEMISTRY

FRENCH

PHILOSOPHY

BIOLOGY

GENDER STUDIES

PHYSICS

BUSINESS

GEOLOGY

POLITICAL SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY

GERMAN

PSYCHOLOGY

CLASSICAL STUDIES

HEALTH AND MOVEMENT STUDIES

SOCIOLOGY

COMMUNICATION

HISTORY

SPANISH

COMPUTER SCIENCE

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

SPORTS MANAGEMENT

DATA SCIENCE

KINESIOLOGY AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY

SUSTAINABILITY

ECONOMICS

LATIN

EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS

THEATRE THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

hanover.edu/programs PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Health Sciences Program Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Health Pre-Law Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Sciences

DESIGN YOUR OWN MAJOR Fit your specific interests and passions into a major that suits you. Blend biochemistry and kinesiology or concentrate on consumer marketing. Select your core areas of study, choose your professors and put together the final proposal for declaring your major.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Questions:

Please contact the Office of Admission at 800.213.2178 or admission@hanover.edu

STUDY ABROAD Hanover’s study abroad programs accommodate the needs and interests of all majors, including the sciences, music, theatre and art. Each institution maintains rigorous academic standards, offers a variety of course choices and provides a safe environment with comprehensive student life support.

English-language programs are available at 16 of Hanover’s 20 overseas destinations. Classes in France, Germany, Mexico and Spain are taught in native languages. Courses taught in Spanish are also available in Chile, Costa Rica and Cuba.

Hanover’s Spring Term Off-Campus Program offers short-term, faculty-led courses that can take you to many additional international and domestic destinations.

All grades and credits transfer toward your degree.

AFRICA

AUSTRALIA

South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa

Australia University of Wollongong New South Wales, Australia

ASIA

EUROPE

Sweden Linnaeus University Växjö/Kalmar, Sweden

China Sichuan Normal University Chengdu, China

Belgium University of Leuven Leuven, Belgium

Turkey Boğaziçi University Istanbul, Turkey

India Christ University Bangalore, India

Northern Ireland Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland

LATIN AMERICA

Korea Yonsei University Seoul, South Korea

Northern Ireland St. Mary’s University College Belfast, Northern Ireland

Thailand Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai, Thailand

Northern Ireland Stranmillis University College Belfast, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Ulster University Belfast, Northern Ireland

Chile Universidad Andrés Bello Santiago, Chile

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS France Université François Rabelais Tours, France Germany Philipps Universität Marburg, Germany Mexico Universidad del Valle de Atemajac Guadalajara, Mexico Spain Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha Ciudad Real, Spain

Costa Rica Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica Heredia, Costa Rica Cuba Instituto de Filosofía La Habana, Cuba (summer only)

hanover.edu/abroad

Be Ready.

Megan Schuler ’26

Davis Olson ’26

Talal Laguda ’26

Majors: Biology and Chemistry Next Step: Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences – Indiana University School of Medicine

Major: Business Next Step: Post-Grad Internship Priority Sports and Entertainment

Major: Engineering Next Step: Field Engineer – Turner Construction Co.

During my time at Hanover, I built a strong academic foundation through coursework in research methods, statistical analysis, and anatomy, which has prepared me for the challenges of advanced study. I’m especially excited about the opportunity to contribute to innovation in the biomedical field while helping patients better understand their health and improve their quality of life. My long-term goal of working behind the scenes in healthcare aligns closely with a research-focused career.

During my internship with Priority Sports and Entertainment, I served as a Sports Marketing Intern, where I handled daily social media news alerts across the NBA, NFL, and international basketball, created player bios and Canva profiles, managed NIL and client lists, conducted brand research and outreach, and supported both the WBB Launch and NBA Training Camp preparations.

I credit my time at Hanover, including my classes, labs, and mentorship experiences, for shaping me into a capable and confident scientist. I encourage other students to connect with professors and explore research opportunities, such as summer programs like the SUREBS program at IU School of Medicine, which helped solidify my own path. I’m grateful to the Biology and Chemistry departments and to Dr. Mynhardt, whose mentorship played a pivotal role in my journey.

The experience not only confirmed much of what my professors taught about the realities of the sports industry, but also expanded my network in ways that will open doors for future roles, including an invitation to return after graduation to support pre-draft events for WNBA and NBA athletes.

My Hanover professors played a key role in equipping me for this opportunity, offering insight and advice drawn from their own industry experience that I was able to apply directly to my work.

Following graduation, I began working as a Field Engineer for Turner Construction Co., the same company I interned for the previous summer. In this position, I will manage technical operations outside of a centralized office... directing and coordinating on-site teams, providing technical support and training and being a liaison between owners and trade partners.

What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to solve real-world problems every day and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on surrounding communities. During my time at Hanover College, I developed strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepared me to succeed in rigorous environments. Balancing multiple jobs alongside my engineering coursework strengthened my time management, adaptability, and organizational abilities. I would like to thank Professor Brooks for encouraging me to stay in engineering when it got rough. That support played an important role in helping me reach this point.

Meet more successful Hanover graduates, and learn about their journeys.

HANOVER

BY THE NUMBERS

100%

of students guaranteed to graduate in four years, or their fifth year of tuition is free

90%+ of students are employed or continuing their education within 7 months of graduation

91%

Mak Kessner ’26

Abby Ewin ’25

Majors: Business and Psychology

Major: Communication Next Step: Deaconess Health Foundation (Orr Fellowship) – Marketing and Business Development

Next Step: JD at Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law I will be pursuing my Juris Doctorate (JD) at Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship. After earning my degree, I plan to enter criminal or corporate law and ultimately open my own firm focused on pro bono work and giving back to my community.

I discovered this opportunity through a Hanover alumni referral and my own research, with invaluable support from the Levett Career Center, its resources, and my professors, who helped me strengthen my application materials and interviewing skills.

Hanover College prepared me well through its liberal arts education, helping me develop strong skills in writing, critical thinking, and communication.

My experiences in Sigma Chi had the greatest impact on my growth, providing leadership and personal development opportunities. As a firstgeneration student, this journey hasn’t been easy, but Hanover’s support system made all the difference.

Through this fellowship, I hope to gain valuable experience in leadership and community building while working with the charitable arm of Deaconess to help raise funds that support the hospital and the people it serves. I have always wanted to pursue a career focused on helping others, and this opportunity aligns perfectly with that goal.

Throughout the application process, I received support from career peer mentors, family, friends, and professors. I learned about this opportunity through a professor recommendation, and I would especially like to thank Dr. Rachel Davidson for encouraging me to apply—without her support, I may not have found or pursued the fellowship.

Because the Orr Fellowship is highly competitive, I am extremely thankful for everyone who helped me pursue this opportunity, and I am excited to see what the next few years with the fellowship and Deaconess will bring.

of students participate in at least one experiential learning opportunity Opportunities include internships, student teaching, service learning and study abroad

94% of grads are in a job requiring their degree

25% of each class continue their education in graduate or professional school

15,000

Active Alumni in all 50 States and 70 Countries

Madison named #1 Small Town in the Midwest, USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

More than 600 acres of wooded campus provide our community members with space to explore in and out of the classroom, in all senses of the word. Beyond our campus, Hanover students have opportunities to engage with the wider world: close to home in our college town of Madison, a little further in cities like Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville and globally through incredible study abroad programs.

Hanover students have the opportunity to explore, work and play in Madison: venturing out on their own or taking advantage of a free trolley service.

Madison, voted the Best Small Town in the Midwest

by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice in 2024, and 2025, has something for everyone. Madison’s downtown hosts a variety of music, food, and arts festivals throughout the year, and has the distinction of being the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District in the United States. It’s also home to a variety of locally-owned coffee shops, restaurants and shops, and a growing number of national retailers in the hilltop district.

Visit Us!

Photo courtesy of Visit Madison.

$50 Million

awarded to students in aid last year

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Find your place

100%

at Hanover.

of Hanover students receive financial aid

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS All admitted students will automatically be reviewed for an academic merit scholarship. These scholarships are renewable all four-years. Scholarship decisions are based on a comprehensive review of each application, with particular focus on the strength of the applicant’s high school curriculum and GPA. If a weighted GPA is provided, it will be used in that process.

Additional funding available through the Pell Promise, Legacy awards, Lilly Scholars Promise and more!

FINANCIAL AID FAQ’S hanover.edu/financialaid

or connect with us in the Office of Student Financial Services:

finaid@hanover.edu | 800.213.2178

Learn more about current costs and financial aid opportunities, including all available scholarships

Hanover’s campus is nestled along the banks of the scenic Ohio River. Founded in 1827, Hanover is the oldest private college in Indiana. With an easy drive from Indianapolis, Louisville, or Cincinnati, our students can truly experience the best of all worlds — plenty of space to explore and access to lively metropolitan areas.

Closer to home, you’ll find Madison, our beautiful, historic college town (for the second year in a row, named #1 Small Town in the Midwest by the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards).

When you combine our idyllic setting with your talents, passions and our growing list of academic programs, you’ll find Hanover College is a place where you can feel at home while being challenged to become your best self.

New York

70

Dayton

Indianapolis

Chicago

Washington D.C.

HANOVER

INDIANA

74

OHIO 75 71

65

St. Louis

Cincinnati

421

Nashville

DISTANCE FROM HANOVER

HANOVER 56

Madison 421

71

62

Atlanta

KENTUCKY

265

421

75

Louisville

64 64

Lexington

Houston

Miami

Louisville, KY Cincinnati, OH Indianapolis, IN Lexington, KY Dayton, OH Evansville, IN Columbus, OH Nashville, TN Fort Wayne, IN Chicago, IL St. Louis, MO

45 miles 70 miles 95 miles 100 miles 125 miles 159 miles 180 miles 220 miles 222 miles 280 miles 302 miles