Because your professors know you, they often will tailor instruction to your interests. An examination of the political and economic forces shaping the international system today, centering on the issue of order vs. justice at the global level and exploring topics such as the changing role of the state, trade competition, technology transfer, aid and debt, the global ecology, revolution and counter-insurgency, and the changing international security (war) system. 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. Hanover admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 79%. Hanover College Admissions. Not only has The Princeton Review named Hanover College one of the top 385 colleges in the U.S. (and among the Top 20 Most Beautiful Campuses in the nation), U.S. News and World Report ranks Hanover #105 for Liberal Arts Colleges, #40 for Top Performers on Social Mobility and #43 in Best Value Schools among 2,500 four-year colleges and universities in the country. The vast majority of classes at Hanover are “small and discussion based,” and many also place “a heavy focus on writing.” While the academics can be challenging, students eagerly report that “many of the harder classes have tutors for that specific class.” Additionally, the Learning Center is always “willing to go over things with you, edit papers and more.” Importantly, it’s evident that Hanover professors “love what they teach…and that excitement often carries over to the student.” Indeed, they excel at “bring[ing] the material to life…and easily keep the attention of the class.” Just as essential, Hanover professors are also known to be “caring and down to earth” and “devoted to their students.” And, as this ecstatic art history major concludes, “Most of the professors on staff are part of the best people you will ever meet in life.”While some undergrads grumble that “life at Hanover is pretty slow,” others steadfastly argue that “there are SO many things [with which] to be involved.” For starters, students can participate in “over sixty organizations” including “Adopt A Grandparent, Circle K Community Service, Best Buddies, and so many more.” Additionally, individuals who enjoy the arts will be delighted to hear that both “the theater department and the improv group…never disappoint [and] the choir and band concerts [are] always very enjoyable [as well].” For those that are more athletically inclined, we’re told that “when it’s warm out, students go hiking, play wiffleball, or…sand volleyball.” Many undergrads also gravitate to the Student Activities Center which offers “game tables, [a] theater room, televisions [and] study spots.” And, in the evenings, “chances are some club always has something planned—be it a movie showing [or] a poetry night!” Hanover also has a relatively robust party scene. Prospective students are encouraged to fly into Louisville International Airport. This summer, Hanover is launching an accelerated and hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which will connect the liberal arts with career preparation in a high-demand field.Enrollment is open now. Regardless of what the future brings, Hanover College will be there to help our students have a transformative college experience.We'll send personalized information directly to your house.See campus for yourself. Indeed, undergrads inform us that “Greek life is big on… campus.” And while there “are only four frats…they are a [major] part of [the] social life.” Finally, when students are looking for a break from the campus routine, they often head to nearby Madison or Louisville, which is a mere “forty-minute drive [away]” and the closest major city.The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.