Hope College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,472
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	81%

Located in Holland, Michigan, Hope College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Hope College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Hope College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Hope College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Hope College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,650

Cost of attendance at Hope College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,650

Cost of attendance at Hope College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Hope College received on average $21,987 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,987

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	134	17%	$4,784	$641,112
Other Federal Grant	738	94%	$1,458	$1,076,300
State Grant/Scholarships	247	32%	$2,690	$664,352
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	770	98%	$19,726	$15,189,327
Total Grant & Scholarships	770	98%	$21,987	$16,929,979

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hope College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hope College students is 80.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.8%.

80.6%

asian 76.5% 13 students
African American 77.8% 14 students
white 83.4% 543 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 58.7% 37 students
International Students 93.3% 14 students
Mixed Race 58.8% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Hope College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hope College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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