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Hope College

Holland, Michigan 49423-9000

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.2%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

90%

Positive

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
10 Years$58,427

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#84
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#116
vs 2024

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

  • The first college class matriculated in 1862, and Hope received its state charter in 1866.
  • The college admitted its first female students in 1878.
  • 2015 marked Hope College's 150th year of education.
  • The celebration began with the 150th commencement on May 3, 2015.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee92 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare108 mi
DTW Detroit145 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA765 mi · ~22h 6m drive
New York, NY639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Hartford, CT689 mi · ~19h 54m drive
Providence, RI753 mi · ~21h 45m drive
Albany, NY626 mi · ~18h 5m drive
Syracuse, NY504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Rochester, NY430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Philadelphia, PA599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Pittsburgh, PA354 mi · ~10h 14m drive
Harrisburg, PA507 mi · ~14h 39m drive
Newark, NJ630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
Washington, DC544 mi · ~15h 43m drive
Baltimore, MD550 mi · ~15h 53m drive
Atlanta, GA631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Charlotte, NC593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Raleigh, NC627 mi · ~18h 7m drive
Miami, FL1223 mi · ~35h 20m drive
Orlando, FL1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
Tampa, FL1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive
Nashville, TN459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
New Orleans, LA914 mi · ~26h 24m drive
Richmond, VA583 mi · ~16h 51m drive
Chicago, IL100 mi · ~2h 53m drive
Detroit, MI159 mi · ~4h 36m drive
Minneapolis, MN387 mi · ~11h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Indianapolis, IN209 mi · ~6h 2m drive
Columbus, OH253 mi · ~7h 19m drive
Cleveland, OH243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Milwaukee, WI93 mi · ~2h 41m drive
Dallas, TX904 mi · ~26h 7m drive
Houston, TX1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Austin, TX1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive
San Antonio, TX1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive
Los Angeles, CA1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive
San Francisco, CA1930 mi · ~55h 45m drive
San Diego, CA1821 mi · ~52h 36m drive
Seattle, WA1778 mi · ~51h 22m drive
Portland, OR1807 mi · ~52h 12m drive
Denver, CO1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive
Phoenix, AZ1544 mi · ~44h 36m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1331 mi · ~38h 27m drive
Honolulu, HI4322 mi · ~124h 51m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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