First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: hanover.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 39 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 |
| Communication | 19 |
| Psychology | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 12 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 |
| History | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Engineering | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 2 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Engineering Science | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Madison, IN
32,921 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.2 of 20
Elevation
771 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
12.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
25 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$900 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Kentucky State University48 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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