About Hope College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,149
Website
https://www.hope.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Reformed Church in America
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.
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
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76%
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
$27,812
Average Annual Cost
$33,700
Books And Supplies
$950
Other Fees
$310
Room And Board
$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.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
89%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,997
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
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
18%
Part-time
4%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
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
No
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
13
Sports Club
7
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
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$253 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$17,444
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,647
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,945
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$15,687
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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