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Located in Holland, Michigan, Hope College is a mid-size four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Reformed Church in America faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,748 prospective students applied, and 3,211 were granted admission. Of those admitted 689 enrolled in the school. 3,032 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 117 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $34,990 plus fees of $340. Hope College is ranked 297 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Hope College is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings for Hope College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#297 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#207 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#479 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1330 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $980 |
| Other Fees | $340 |
| Room and Board | $10,630 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,740 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,680 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Business | 12% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Physical Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170301 IPEDS survey data for Hope College.
Current students may use the Hope College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.