- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–650 reading and writing, 550–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–29 composite
- Average net price: $22,929 a year (2022–23)
Hanover College GPA requirements
Hanover College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hanover College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Hanover College acceptance rate
Hanover College admitted 2,418 of 2,889 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Hanover College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1201 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Hanover College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Hanover College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,929 a year at Hanover College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Hanover College?
Hanover College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hanover College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Hanover College?
Hanover College's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,418 of 2,889 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Hanover College students have?
The middle 50% of Hanover College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (27% of them) scored 560–650 in Reading and Writing and 550–630 in Math. The median scores were 600 (Reading and Writing) and 580 (Math).
What ACT scores do Hanover College students have?
The middle 50% of Hanover College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (11% of them) had composite scores of 23–29, with a median of 26.
Does Hanover College accept AP credit?
Yes. Hanover College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Hanover College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,929 a year at Hanover College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Hanover CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).