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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
1,004
Total Undergrads
Including 1 Part-time
320
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
56% Women
44% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

8
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $49,470)
7
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $45,226)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 36 42 - -
Baseball 38 - - -
Basketball 18 14 - Yes
Football 82 - - -
Golf 21 11 - Yes
Lacrosse 16 - - -
Soccer 20 28 - Yes
Softball - 17 - Yes
Tennis 9 13 - -
Volleyball - 16 - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.4%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.1%
Hispanic 1.7%
Non-resident alien 2.9%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.3%
Two or more races 1.9%
White/non-Hispanic 85.3%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Other
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 2
Liquor Law Violation 7
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 9

Notable Alumni

  • Carol Warner Shields, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
  • Harvey Wiley, chemist that created the Pure Food and Drug Act which helped pave the way for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Jim Leonard Jr., playwright/TV producer/writer
  • Thomas Andrew Hendricks, 21st Vice President of the United States
  • Woody Harrelson, actor
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Shana from Hanover, IN
  • 4
  • “Freshmen housing isn't terrific but it's worth waiting for the upper class housing. There are dorms, suites, and apartments for students. …”

  • Mar-30-2012 » Read More
  • Norah from Fairfield, OH
  • 4
  • “The dorm life is fairly nice. The buildings are quite old for first year students, and also lack air conditioning. (Except Blythe) The friends you make are really what make…”

  • Jun-08-2012 » Read More
  • Samantha from Austin, IN
  • 3
  • “The dorms are okay if you can get into one of the nicer dorms. Most rooms are cramped, all first year housing is not air-conditioned, and loud noises are…”

  • Jul-17-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Danielle from Arcadia, IN
  • Jan-23-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is so-so but we make it work. There arent very many healthy options and we eat a lot of carbs but occasionally the dining hall will have events where we get to sample different types of new food and that is always fun and tasty.

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  • 3
  • Anon.
  • Jan-02-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is so-so at best. The Campus Center (or CC) has good options if you can make the times that it is open. The hours are awkward and don't fit well into a schedule, especially if you have sports practices or band/choir. The Underground is greasy and not that great.

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  • 3
  • Saxton from Clayton, IN
  • Oct-30-2012 I am a current student here

    I will be honest, the food here is just okay. Nothing like fine dining but a lot better than my high school's food. I just wish there were some more options available to us.

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  • 2
  • Samantha from Austin, IN
  • Jul-17-2012 I am a current student here

    The Underground is a good place to go if you want to eat in a hurry or take your food with you, but it is often greasy and unhealthy for you. The Campus Dining Hall is like a high school cafeteria, expect it is all you can eat. There are two downsides to the Campus Dinning Hall; there are limited hours, and the food served is not always very appetizing.

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  • 4
  • Bianca Cotter from Indianapolis, IN
  • Jun-27-2012 I am a current student here

    There are two places to eat on the Hanover College campus. One of the places is the Campus Center which offers full meals that consist of pasta, salad, etc. The other plac is the Underground which has small snacks and other foods and is also open late.

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  • 3
  • Norah from Fairfield, OH
  • Jun-08-2012 I am a current student here

    The food on campus offers options but if your a picky eater it is very difficult to adjust to the food. Also if grease hurts your stomach, I don't recommend going to the UG very often. My favorite place to snack/eat is the coffee shop!

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  • 4
  • Shana from Hanover, IN
  • Mar-30-2012 I am a current student here

    There are three options to choose from on campus. The first is the Campus Center dining room. This is a buffet style dining room which features a variety of foods from pizza, to hamburgers, to chicken and noodles. There is a salad bar and freezer full of ice cream. Another option is the Underground. This is a faster option for students in a rush. There are Pizza Huts personal pizzas, snacks, made to order wraps, and many more choices. The third option is the Shoebox. This is a student run restaurant located on campus. They feature burgers, fries, appetizers, milkshakes, alcohol, and much more. This is a dining experience unlike the others on campus. Along with a big screen tv, karaoke happens often and concerts are usually held there.

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  • 3
  • Kelly from Hanover, IN
  • Mar-04-2012 I am a current student here

    for how small hanover is the food is not bad. the hours are inconvinient though. nowhere to eat after 11pm.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Danielle from Arcadia, IN
  • Jan-23-2013 I am a current student here

    The greek life at Hanover is very different than at a large state school. Almost half of the student body is involved in Greek Life. We have delayed recruitment which means we do not rush a house until after we come back from winter break. This allows the students to really get to know each of the houses and to make friends and get used to the new schedule of being in college in their first semester. After the students are used to this then they are allowed to join greek life and studies have shown this a much more successful way of doing it.

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  • 0
  • Saxton from Clayton, IN
  • Oct-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is very big here, but you are not pressured to join. Like I said, everyone gets along with everyone!

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  • 0
  • Jennefer from Flat Rock, IN
  • Jul-27-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek Life at Hanover is exceptional. My sorority sisters provide me with support and friendship that will last me throughout my lifetime. The bonds that I have made at Hanover through my sorority have changed my life!

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  • 0
  • Samantha from Austin, IN
  • Jul-17-2012 I am a current student here

    There are not a lot of Fraternities or Sororities on campus. The Greek Life on campus are tight and can be fun, but if you are looking for a school that is centered around Greek Life then this is not the place to be.

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  • 0
  • Norah from Fairfield, OH
  • Jun-08-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is wonderful on campus. If you have a desire to become Greek, then you will be able to find a home easily. We have four sororities and five fraternities.

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  • 0
  • Shana from Hanover, IN
  • Mar-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Hanover has four sororities and five fraternities. Almost 50% of the campus is involved in Greek life and scholarship is important in the recruitment process. They sponsor philanthrophy events throughout the year and are involved in many organizations.

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