Hanover College
Academics
- Graduation Rate69%
- Majors Available40
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate83%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Placement courses taken in high school under the College Entrance Examination Board program will be recognized as follows: If a student has earned a 4 or 5 in an Advanced Placement course, full credit will be given, provided the course meets relevant Hanover College prerequisite and graduation requirements.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 4 | Not available | ArtH 112 |
| Biology | 4 | Not available | Bio 161 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | Not available | Mat 121 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Not available | Mat 122 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | Not available | MAT 121 |
| Chemistry | 4 | Not available | Che 161 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Not available | CS 220 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Not available | Env 265 |
| European History | 4 | Not available | Elective credit |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | Fre 218 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | Ger 218 |
| Human Geography | 4 | Not available | Elective credit |
| Latin | 4 | Not available | Lat 217 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Not available | Eco 114 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Not available | Eco 113 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Not available | PHY 161 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | Not available | PHY 185 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Not available | Phy 185 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Not available | Phy 161 |
| Psychology | 4 | Not available | Psy 111 |
| Research | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | Spa 219 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Not available | Spa 260 |
| Statistics | 4 | Not available | Mat 217 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | Not available | PlS 161 |
| United States History | 4 | Not available | Elective credit |
| World History: Modern | 4 | Not available | Elective credit |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Doctoral
A
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
I
- International/Globalization Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music, General
N
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other
P
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Theology/Theological Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Weekend College
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