Hope College - Reviews and Rankings

76%

Acceptance Rate

$17,444

Avg.Financial Aid

002273

FAFSA Code

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About Hope College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

3,149

Website

https://www.hope.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Reformed Church in America

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Hope College which is a private, Reformed Church in America university, is located in Holland, MI. Hope College occupies a total area of about 125 acres. In 1866, Hope College was founded. The motto of the Hope College is Spera in Deo (Latin) and its official colors are orange and blue. At Hope College, the total enrolment stands at 3,056. The school has a total of 277 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 99% of the students are 24 and under at Hope College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at HC, around 62% of the students are females and 38% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 154 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Robert H. Schuller (Televangelist, Writer), Sufjan Stevens (Songwriter, Musician), Robert A. Schuller (Televangelist, Pastor), and Lynne Stewart (Librarian, Lawyer). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 41 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by HC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), and CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education). Hope College has around $232 million (2019) in endowment.

Location & Contact

Address

100 E. 8th Street Suite 260

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 6163957000
Fax: 6163957922

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Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Hope College has been ranked at the 247th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

76%

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SAT Range

1110 - 1330

ACT Range

23 - 29

Application Fee

$35

SAT/ACT

Required

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

Yes

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Hope College has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $35. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1130-1330 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Hope College, must score 26 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 23 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 100 E. 8th Street, Suite 260, Holland, Michigan 49422-9000. To gather more information, they can call them at (616) 395-7000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$27,812

Average Annual Cost

$33,700

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Books And Supplies

$950

Other Fees

$310

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$10,310

Budget For Other Expenses

$1,730

Total One Year Cost

$47,000

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to HC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $45,070. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($35,330), books and supplies ($980), room and boarding ($10,630), and budget for other expenses ($1,975). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

89%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$1,997

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

111 Graduates

Psychology, General

77 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

61 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

48 Graduates

Engineering, General

47 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

47 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

46 Graduates

Biology, General

42 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

31 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

31 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

28 Graduates

Chemistry

27 Graduates

Social Work

27 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

23 Graduates

Political Science and Government

20 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

20 Graduates

Religion/Religious Studies

17 Graduates

Sociology

17 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching

17 Graduates

History

12 Graduates

Mathematics

10 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

8 Graduates

International/Global Studies

7 Graduates

Philosophy

7 Graduates

Area Studies

6 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

6 Graduates

Classics and Classical Languages, L...

6 Graduates

Economics

6 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

6 Graduates

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

5 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

5 Graduates

Music

5 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

4 Graduates

Dance

3 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

3 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

2 Graduates

Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

2 Graduates

Physics

1 Graduates

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,149

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

18%

Full-time

96%

Part-time

Students Gender

Male

38%

US National: 44%

Female

62%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

83% White

0% Unknown

3% Black

7% Hispanic

3% Two or more races

2% Non Resident alien

2% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

30%

Out Of State

68%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$72,371 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 98% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

98%

Undergrads in College Housing

71%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,730/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,580/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,580/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Flying Dutchmen/Flying Dutch

School Colors

orange and blue

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc

Total Male Athletes

299

Total Female Athletes

198

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by HC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $10,630 per year. The average meal plan at HC costs around $5,580 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 38% male and 62% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$46,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$24,375

$27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$253 - 280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$17,444

Students Receiving Federal Grants

21%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,647

Students Receiving State Aid

36%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,945

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$15,687

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$29,436

$30K - $48K

$28,677

$48K - $75K

$24,607

$75K - $110K

$19,307

> $110K

$12,644

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$26,897,828

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$12,241,672

In case the students at Hope College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,653, whereas the financial aid is $15,765. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,339, while the institutional aid is $15,765. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at HC based on students' financial needs add up to $26,897,828 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $12,241,672.

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