Overview
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Hope College, located in Holland, Michigan, sits two blocks from Lake Macatawa and five miles from Lake Michigan in a residential area of the city's downtown district. The private liberal arts institution, founded in 1866 by Dutch Reformed Church settlers, maintains its historical affiliation with the Reformed Church in America while operating as a four-year undergraduate college. The 150-acre campus features a mix of historic 19th-century buildings and modern facilities, including the Van Wylen Library and Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Known for its strong programs in sciences, education, and performing arts, Hope College requires students to live on campus for their first three years, housing them in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Flying Dutchmen and Flying Dutch, with notable strength in swimming and diving programs.
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Hope College is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Hope College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#271 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#200 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#375 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1310 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.83 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $430 |
| Room and Board | $12,180 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,790 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025