4-Year School
Hope College
Holland, MI
3,150
Students
26,952
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
84%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Hope College is a 4-year institution located in Holland, MI, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
69 East 10th Street
PO Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000
United States
PO Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Japanese Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Accounting And Business/management |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education&-early Childhood |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Emotional Disturbances |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Stringed Instruments |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,899
Applied
3,291
Accepted
3,150
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.86
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 660 | |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
33,700
Fees
310
Full-time student fees
10,310
Room & board
4,730
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
26,952
Avg. Financial Aid Package
27,577
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
18,338
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,287
Avg. Loan Aid
8,812
Avg. Grant Aid
20,276
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,150
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
28%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.65% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.73% |
| White or Caucasian | 81.81% |
| Asian | 2.13% |
| Two or more races | 2.44% |
| Other | 0.7% |
Gender
Male (38.86%)
Female (61.14%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 88% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming Weekend Events, Nykerk Cup Competition and Spring Fling
Homecoming Weekend Events, Nykerk Cup Competition and Spring Fling
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Social Activities Committee, Greek Life, Dance Marathon, Hockey Club and Relay for Life
Social Activities Committee, Greek Life, Dance Marathon, Hockey Club and Relay for Life
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
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No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
348
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 238
Part-time - 110
Male - 170
Female - 178
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