Hope College (Michigan)

Black Pinpoint 69 East 10th | Holland, MI | 49422-9000

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

At Hope College in the lovely place known as Holland, Michigan, the Christian culture, challenging academics, and 11:1 student/faculty ratio combine to form a wonderful social and community atmosphere, with small class sizes that allow for collaboration in research and focused learning. There is no question that Hopes faculty is its biggest asset. Professors care about and support their students, and serve as mentors until well after graduation. Our professors all teach very differently, offering myriad opportunities to expand students perspectives: I am very satisfied with the various ways I have been taught at Hope, says one student, explaining that among her classes, some professors did not have a single lecture the entire semester, some would lecture 80 percent of class time, some held class half the time to give us personal time to work on our research, and some had student presentations for the majority of class time.

Overall, the school boasts great academic programs that are lead by professors that typically care about your whole personal development. The pre-med, science, engineering and music programs are all excellent and are both community-focused and focused on global learning. Hope has one of the greatest undergraduate research programs in the nation and it shows. Students get invaluable experience outside of the classroom here. There are strong off campus study programs, both internationally and domestically, arts programs, and students praise the authenticity and sincerity of staff她ffering resources for whatever needs you could have.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
5,149
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Acceptance Rate
79%
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Average HS GPA
3.81

Deadlines

Early Action
November 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 670

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 670

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 32

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$38,945
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,190
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
On-Campus Room and Board
12950
Approximate Expenses per year
$53,085

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
9 : 1
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Total Faculty
373
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Terminal Degree
244

Gender

Women
196
Men
177
Minority
56
International
11

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
69%
Graduate in 5 years
80%
Graduate in 6 years
81%

University Degrees

Bachelor's

06. Student Body

What students say:

The 3,500 or so students at Hope are known for the friendliness. Although the school is affiliated with the Christian Reformed church, students are encouraged to find their own religious and spiritual path. The majority of students claim Dutch heritage. There is not that much diversity, but people are helpful and genuinely care. A few students said that they would like to see Hope become a more welcoming place for people of different ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and religious backgrounds. Despite the relative homogeneity, another student says there is a mix of liberal and conservative values on campus, where youre just as likely to find a protest for pro-life as you are pro-choice. Hope students, if nothing else, are over-involved, taking on second and third jobs regularly, joining multiple clubs, and still having time for social lives. Being uninvolved is being out of sync with the campus, says one student. Not only do students wholeheartedly pursue academic success, but they put an equal amount of effort into service and leadership. The student body as a whole is very community-oriented.

Gender

60% female40% male

Out of State

32% are out
of state
68% are
in-state

Students

95% are
full time
5% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,395
Foreign Countries Represented
36

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.09%
Asian
2.46%
Black
3.92%
Hispanic
8.24%
Caucasian
77.34%
Unknown
1.64%
International
2.71%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

The beautiful campus in Holland is in proximity to Main Street, which makes the college feel more connected to the city, and quite close to Lake Michigan. Downtown Holland offers bars and three excellent coffee shops where everyone goes to study, as well as multiple parks and green spaces for students to use freely. There are many places to go within walking distance. It is about forty minutes away from Grand Rapids, and about ten from the nearest beach. Students hammock in the Pine Grove, go for walks or bike rides to the beach to see the sunset, go sledding in the winter, and hiking in the summer. The Student Activities Committee plans events on the weekends that are very popular among students, including movie nights, trips for roller skating, dodgeball, 如erform[ances], bubble soccer, and so on. Plenty of students enjoy intramural sports, and sororities and fraternities are popular. There is a large faith community at Hope, and accordingly, the college offers chapel services three times a week. These arent by any means required, which students approve of as it means that everyone who is there wants to be there, which makes a lot more passion. Hope has the best D3 athletics in the nation, and students find the basketball games a ton of fun. There isnt much of a party culture on campus, though on weekends, many students go to parties in the campus-owned off-campus cottages, and about once a month, there is a no-alcohol dance party put on by a few students who cook delicious waffles and pancakes, paid for by Campus Ministries.

Students
99%
First-Year Students
99%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Brenna Digison
Visit Coordinator
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69 E. 10th Street Holland, MI 49424
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800-968-7850

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
800-968-7850

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
weekdays/saturday until noon
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Virtual visits: M-F available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
not during last week of class and finals

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Uber Taxi Bus Train Airport (45 min.) -- Grand Rapids


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

See Campus Visit Website

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Haworth Inn and Conference Center, Located on Hope?s campus CityFlats Hotel, 0.6 miles north of campus Courtyard Holland Downtown by Marriott, 0.6 miles north of campus Country Inn by Carlson, 2.8 miles north of campus DoubleTree, 1.9 miles southeast of campus Teerman Lofts, 0.5 miles west of campus


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intramural sports
37%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
17%

Men's Sports (Flying Dutchmen)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Flying Dutch)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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International Student

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Carrie Dattels
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
75
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Join a fraternity
14%
Join a sorority
20%

12. Student Services

Health

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

91%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

28%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description percentage discount on Apple

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$35,483
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$30,413
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,208
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
53%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,258
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$24,945
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
69%
Graduate in 5 years
80%
Graduate in 6 years
81%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting and Business/Management.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • German Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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07 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering, General.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Latin Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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16 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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17 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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18 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Dance, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Stringed Instruments.
  • Voice and Opera.

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