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Hope College

Holland, Michigan 49423-9000

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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

Campus Visits

116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
76%Acceptance
1237SAT Avg
3,274Students
11:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$58,427Earnings 10yr
$25,749Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hope College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1237

Reading & WritingMid: 610
550660
MathMid: 605
540650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1237

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,749

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (40)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#84
Washington Monthly
#116

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Flying Dutchmen

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
93 mi(161 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
100 mi(173 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
159 mi(276 min)

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