Hope College

Holland, Michigan
4-year Private university
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Overview

Hope College is a private institution established in 1866 with city setting located at Holland. It is ranked 100 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $37,221. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,251. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students at Hope College can choose from more than 90 academic majors and minors. Outside the classroom, Hope students can get involved by exploring more than 60 organizations and participating in campus events such as comedy shows, dodgeball tournaments and hoedown dances.

#100 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Holland, Michigan
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1866
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
3,251 Undergraduates
Website https://hope.edu/index.html

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$52,400
Cost of Attendance
$27,795
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $37,900
Outstate Tuition Fee $37,900
Room and Board Fees $11,900
$38,370 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

80% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$35 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

attended for two or more years at a secondary school where the curriculum is taught in English.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$33,342 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$28,908 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $52,400
54% Students with need received Financial Aid
35.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $24,000 per year
Eligibility Entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic achievements and test score
Requirement for maintenance cumulative GPA of 3.0
Separate application needed No
Application deadline February 1
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $15000 per year and up
Eligibility Entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria 3.95 GPA+ and a 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
Requirement for maintenance cumulative GPA of 3.0
Separate application needed No
Application deadline February 1
Distinguished Scholar Award
Total Worth $13,000 per year
Eligibility Entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria 3.8+ GPA and a 27 ACT or 1260 SAT
Requirement for maintenance cumulative GPA of 2.75
Separate application needed No
Application deadline February 1
Alumni Honor Scholarship
Total Worth $11,000 per year
Eligibility Entering freshman
Minimum Criteria 3.4+ GPA with 24+ ACT, 1160+ SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Anchor Award
Total Worth $7500 per year
Eligibility Entering freshman
Minimum Criteria 3.2+ GPA and 22+ ACT, 1100+ SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Distinguished Artist Awards - Music
Total Worth $3,000 per year
Details You’ll need to audition or submit a portfolio. Apply for the DAA in music by completing the application form and attending an on-campus audition.
Distinguished Artist Awards - Theatre
Total Worth $3,000 per year
Details Apply by submitting an application and auditioning on a DAA Scholarship Day.To keep this scholarship, you’ll need to major or minor in theater.
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Students

3,251 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
88% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
76% Students graduate within 6 years