Hanover College Acceptance Rate
Hanover, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,702
- Admitted
- 2,269
- Yield
- 11.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hanover College's acceptance rate has risen from 64.5% in 2014–15 to 84% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,888 to 2,702 (-6%) over that period.
Its 84% rate makes Hanover College more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.4% for women vs 81.4% for men, a 5-point gap). Hanover College has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 11.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,888 | 1,862 | 64.5% | 293 |
| 2015–16 | 3,355 | 2,056 | 61.3% | 304 |
| 2016–17 | 3,696 | 2,119 | 57.3% | 308 |
| 2017–18 | 2,757 | 2,310 | 83.8% | 343 |
| 2018–19 | 3,229 | 2,562 | 79.3% | 356 |
| 2019–20 | 3,127 | 2,027 | 64.8% | 290 |
| 2020–21 | 2,565 | 1,778 | 69.3% | 270 |
| 2021–22 | 2,613 | 1,902 | 72.8% | 276 |
| 2022–23 | 3,187 | 2,362 | 74.1% | 280 |
| 2023–24 | 2,702 | 2,269 | 84% | 264 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,412 | 1,220 | 86.4% |
| Men | 1,279 | 1,041 | 81.4% |
| Another gender | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 530–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–30 | 14% |
How Hanover College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hanover College's acceptance rate?
Hanover College's acceptance rate is 84% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,269 admitted of 2,702 applicants).
Is Hanover College test optional?
Hanover College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hanover College?
Hanover College received 2,702 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,269.
What SAT score do you need for Hanover College?
Admitted students at Hanover College typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hanover College getting harder to get into?
Hanover College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.5% in 2014–15 to 84% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hanover.edu/.