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Hope College
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  • 4 Year
  • HOLLAND, MI

Monthly Update

11.8.2023

Are you an artist? What about a writer, musician, dancer, or actor? Here at Hope, we celebrate students who excel in the areas of creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or the visual arts through out Distinguished Artist Award. The DAA is worth $3,000 and is renewable each year. Each artistic area has its own qualifications and application process, so be sure to read more! Learn More

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

69 EAST 10TH ST
HOLLAND, MI 49423
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
From Hope College

At Hope College, academic excellence in the liberal arts combine with a vibrant Christian faith. This rare combination means you’ll spend every day here challenging yourself and asking questions. The answers will shape your life.

With 3,100+ students and nearly 360 professors, we inspire students to live life to the fullest — and achieve remarkable results. As a Hope student, you’ll immerse yourself in the liberal arts, exploring ideas and faith, freely and fully.

With more than 80 majors and minors, and an 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll also find dedicated professors who challenge and mentor you, inside and outside the classroom.

We’re proud to field 22 NCAA Division III teams. We're also proud to be the first private, four-year, undergraduate liberal arts college in the United States with national accreditation in art, dance, music and theatre.

A Hope education is personal and powerful. Experience the Hope difference for yourself.

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Hope College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
92%
SAT Range
1100-1330
ACT Range
24-31
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$28,688 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,987 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 59 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 79 responses
43%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 79 responses

Majors

Hope Forward

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College has gotten too expensive. Hope is doing something about that. Hope Forward is where fully-funded tuition meets a college experience shaped by generosity, community, and accessibility. Students who are accepted into the cohort participate in a program that guides them toward leading lives impact and generosity, without the burden of tuition. Learn more and apply today!

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    40%
  • On Campus
    60%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,966 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
166
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
21%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 57 responses
  • Friendly
    28%
  • Involved
    23%
  • Ready to learn.
    21%
  • Helpful
    12%
  • Conservative, Christian, provincial
    9%
  • Outgoing
    4%
  • Always ready to party
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
66%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 90 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 96 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 54 responses
  • Community
    31%
  • All-encompassing
    22%
  • Global learning
    19%
  • Very task oriented.
    11%
  • Conservative
    6%
  • Fast-paced
    4%
  • Inquisitive
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 42 responses

Hope College Reviews

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