Hope College

Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About Hope College

Hope College is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Holland, MI, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,288 students. The acceptance rate is 79%. 80% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,427.

79%

Acceptance

$27,182

Net price

3,288

Enrollment

80%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

79%

Acceptance rate

1,249

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550–670

SAT Math550–670

ACT Composite25–31

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,182

Average net price

$41,970

In-state tuition

$41,970

Out-of-state tuition

$12,950

Room & board

$1,190

Books & supplies

$55,646

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$26,800

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,606

$30–48K

$16,590

$48–75K

$18,206

$75–110K

$25,017

$110K+

$32,754

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business21.6%

Education10.3%

Biology8.9%

Psychology8.6%

Engineering6.7%

Health & Nursing6.5%

Communications6.2%

Parks & Recreation5.8%

Social Sciences5.7%

Physical Sciences2.8%

After Graduation

$58,427

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,727

Median earnings (6 yrs)

80%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention rate

85%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,039

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,288

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

15%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

77%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

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