Hope College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Hope College was $28,688. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Hope College

Hope College net price calculator

$28,688

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Hope College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$28,688	$1,632 (5%)	$17,680	$16,459	$21,579	$24,677	$32,418
2021	$30,320	$1,072 (4%)	$17,553	$18,994	$22,669	$24,947	$33,816
2020	$29,248	$1,436 (5%)	$16,113	$17,573	$20,372	$25,779	$33,751
2019	$27,812	$17	$15,816	$16,575	$20,645	$25,945	$32,608
2018	$27,795	$61	$15,382	$15,801	$19,657	$26,190	$33,584
2017	$27,734	$1,878 (7%)	$14,857	$15,321	$20,519	$25,285	$32,559
2016	$25,856	$86	$14,149	$15,280	$19,119	$25,576	$32,789
2015	$25,770	$692 (3%)	$13,464	$15,059	$18,955	$25,348	$31,003
2014	$25,078	--	$14,183	$17,125	$19,051	$25,671	$30,244

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Hope College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$46,800	$3,910 (9%)	$36,650	$9,150	$1,000
2021	$42,890	$1,430 (3%)	$36,650	$5,240	$1,000
2020	$41,460	$1,550 (4%)	$35,330	$5,150	$980
2019	$39,910	$1,260 (3%)	$34,010	$4,950	$950
2018	$38,650	$1,280 (3%)	$32,780	$4,940	$930
2017	$37,370	$1,060 (3%)	$31,560	$4,890	$920
2016	$36,310	$1,040 (3%)	$30,550	$4,850	$910
2015	$35,270	$940 (3%)	$29,560	$4,810	$900
2014	$34,330	$1,100 (3%)	$28,720	$4,720	$890
2013	$33,230	--	$27,710	$4,650	$870

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Hope College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,472 dormitories available to its students at $5,020 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Hope College is $558 per month.
Does Hope College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Hope College for one academic year is $6,380, which works out to $709 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Hope College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Hope College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,770

If living off-campus, with family: $2,770

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,770
How much is Hope College application fees?: Hope College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Hope College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Hope College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$950	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$950	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Hope College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Hope College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,380	$5,020	N/A	99	2,472
2021	$5,980	$5,020	N/A	21	2,445
2020	$5,810	$4,880	N/A	21	2,426
2019	$5,580	$4,730	N/A	21	2,438
2018	$5,470	$4,590	N/A	21	2,456
2017	$5,240	$4,450	N/A	21	2,661
2016	$5,080	$4,310	N/A	21	2,636

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Hope College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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