About - Hanover College Skip to content About Hanover: Mission & Vision Quick Facts Offices & Resources News & Events Leadership Employment Hanover College, nestled in the scenic hills of southern Indiana, is a private liberal arts institution with a proud heritage rooted in its Presbyterian affiliation. This connection to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shapes Hanover’s commitment to intellectual inquiry, ethical leadership, and service to others. The college’s values—grounded in faith, reason, and community—foster a learning environment where students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, engage in meaningful dialogue, and pursue lives of purpose. Our rigorous interdisciplinary undergraduate academic program with 38+1 majors attracts the best and the brightest from across the region and beyond. Hanover also offers two hybrid doctoral degrees in physical therapy and occupational therapy that draw diverse students from all over the country. Hanover has also opened a new location to serve graduate students when they are in person. The historic facility, located in Jeffersonville, Ind., brings the Hanover experience closer to Louisville. Our students start companies, create social movements, examine wildlife in the wild, and learn to heal others – and that’s just while they’re here. After they leave, they join a powerful alumni network of high achievers with connections to jobs in every field. A typical Hanover student is usually in the top 20% of their graduating high school class, with a well-rounded history of extracurricular activities in the service, sports, and academic arena. But their Hanover experience, however, is anything but a typical college experience. At Hanover, students can design their own major , start their own club or organization , and spend May Term immersed in a single course – often abroad. Hanover students leave here with a professional resume, already full of authentic work from their undergraduate internship, combined with practical meets technical experience in their chosen field. Hanover graduates leave with a professional resume, already full of authentic work from their undergraduate internship, combined with practical-meets-technical experience in their chosen field. MISSION Hanover College is a challenging and supportive community whose members take responsibility for lifelong inquiry transformative learning and meaningful service Hanover College is dedicated to creating a distinctive intellectual community within which students are challenged and nurtured to take responsibility for their learning and their lives and to develop their unique abilities to their highest levels. The achievement of these purposes requires personal commitment, a willingness to accept responsibility, and discipline in exercising it. Academically, Hanover College emphasizes the importance of oral and written expression, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment. Vision Statement As we enter our third century, Hanover College will be an institution known for its ambitious commitment to student success, academic innovation and community impact. With one foot steeped in tradition and the other stepping forward to the future, we will integrate a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with the necessity of career readiness; the desire for human connection with the accelerated use of technology; and a transformative undergraduate experience with innovative graduate professional programs. Hanover College will be poised for its third century to be its best century. Read Hanover’s Strategic Plan Read our statement on diversity and our “ A Place to Belong” goals RANKINGS Princeton Review 2024 The Best 389 Colleges 2024 Best Regional Most Beautiful Campus Washington Monthly Best Liberal Arts Colleges Best Bang for your Buck in the Midwest U.S. News & World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges Top Performers on Social Mobility Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Top US College Rankings 2022 Kiplinger Best College Values Money 2022 Best Colleges FACTS Location Hanover is located just outside historic Madison, Ind. , and is close to Louisville (45 minutes), Indianapolis (95 minutes), and Cincinnati (70 minutes). Founded 1827 Mascot Parker “Pep” Panther Accreditation Hanover College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Hanover’s teacher-certification programs for elementary and secondary education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Indiana Department of Education. Academic Programs Hanover offers undergraduate 38+1 majors in the liberal arts plus a design-your-own major, as well as a bachelor’s in nursing . Hanover also offers two hybrid doctoral programs: physical therapy and occupational therapy Students 1,243 total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) Faculty 84 full-time teaching faculty (94% with terminal degree) Affiliation Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Community Hanover is situated just west of historic Madison, Ind. Once a major river port for the state, Madison (population 12,000) has maintained its sense of 19th century heritage with 133 city blocks on the National Register of Historic Places, designating it as the state’s largest historic district. Midwest Living magazine recently listed Madison as the 4th best small town to visit. History At Hanover, we are honored to be the oldest private college in Indiana. Learn more about our history and don’t miss our notable list of alumni Fight Song and Alma Mater Hanover College Fight Song – Hanover We’re For You (MP3) Alma Mater – Instrumental Version (MP3) Alma Mater – Vocal Version – performed by the Hanover College Concert Choir, directed by Madlen Batchvarova (MP3) 38+1 majors + design your own 99% employed or in grad school after graduation 1st private college in Indiana HISTORY What makes Hanover unique? Explore Hanover from A-Z 100% of Business Scholars earn a paid project-based internship Learn more about outcomes POPULAR ADDRESSES Admission Office Address: 484 Ball Drive Hanover, IN, 47243 Mailing Address: 517 Ball Drive Hanover, IN, 47243 Student/Package Mailing Address: 517 Ball Drive + unit number Hanover, IN, 47243 OTHER ADDRESSES Long Administration Building 495 College Avenue Horner Center (houses Collier Arena): 100 Morse Lane Brown Campus Center 517 Ball Drive Lynn Center for Fine Arts (houses Fitzgibbon Recital Hall): 151 Scenic Drive Science Center (houses Tinker exhibit): 607 Ball Drive View Campus Map DIRECTIONS After turning into Hanover College’s Main Entrance, off of Highway 56, continue straight for approximately 1 mile to the Admission Parking Lot on the right. Get Directions via Google Maps FLYING/AIRLINES Most major airlines fly into Cincinnati (CVG), Indianapolis (IND) and Louisville (SDF) airports. Prospective students are encouraged to fly into Louisville International Airport. Transportation to campus for these students can be arranged by calling the Office of Admission in advance of a visit at (800) 213-2178. 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