Hope College

Holland, MI · Small city

AskSchool #247 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
79.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$27,182
Sticker price $55,646
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$58,427
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
79.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,206
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,949
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
834
Yield (admitted who enroll)
21%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
80%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
70%
SAT reading, middle 50%
550–670
SAT math, middle 50%
550–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
43% / 14%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$17,606
Family income $30–48k$16,590
Family income $48–75k$18,206
Family income $75–110k$25,017
Family income $110k+$32,754
Full sticker price (per year)
$55,646
Tuition & fees – in-state
$41,970
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$41,970
Median debt at graduation
$26,800
Students with federal loans
44%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$41,596
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$58,427

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,288
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
60%
Students receiving Pell grants
16%
Full-time faculty
69%

Undergraduate diversity

White77%
Hispanic8.2%
Black3.9%
Two or more3.5%
International2.7%
Asian2.5%
Unknown1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing22%
Education10%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.9%
Psychology8.6%
Engineering6.7%
Health Professions6.5%
Communication & Journalism6.2%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness5.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Matthew Scogin
Main phone
(616) 395-7000
Address
President's Office, 141 East 12th Street, Holland, MI 49423-9000

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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