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Hope College
Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,392
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $65,961
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Hope College is a private nonprofit college in Holland, MI with 3,288 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1249 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,392 per year ($24,738 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,961 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,206
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,949
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–670
200800
SAT Math550–670
200800
ACT Composite25–31
136
What Hope College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $57,570
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $43,960
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,738
- $30–48k$15,105
- $48–75k$17,160
- $75–110k$23,386
- $110k+$33,129
Get a personal estimate with Hope College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $65,961
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,288
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 21%
- White77%
- Hispanic8%
- Black4%
- Asian3%
Hope College FAQ
What is Hope College's acceptance rate?+
Hope College admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Hope College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1249.
What ACT score do you need for Hope College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.
Is Hope College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Hope College?+
In Fall 2023, 5,206 students applied to Hope College and 3,949 were admitted; 834 enrolled.
Does Hope College consider legacy status?+
No. Hope College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Hope College require an essay?+
Hope College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Hope College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $57,570 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,392.
What is Hope College's graduation rate?+
78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 170301 · How we use this data
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