Known for business
Hope College is a private institution in Holland with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1237, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,427 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,749.
Established
1866
Motto
Spera in Deo
Mascot
Dutch
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
MIAA conference
Division
Division III
76%Acceptance
1237SAT Avg
3,274Students
11:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$58,427Earnings 10yr
$25,749Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate75.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1237
Reading & WritingMid: 610
550660
MathMid: 605
540650
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 28
2631
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$40,420
Room & Board$12,180
Books & Supplies$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance$52,206
Average Net Price$25,749
Median Debt at Graduation$26,800
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,365
$30–48K$16,069
$48–75K$20,837
$75–110K$26,104
$110K+$31,356
Programs (40)
Student Body
Undergrads
3,274
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
Race & Ethnicity
White 79%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate82.3%
Freshman Retention90.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$49,727
8 Years$55,768
10 Years$58,427
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$45,800
Men
$58,300
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Flying Dutchmen
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia