Hope College
Holland, MI • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 79%
Hope College is a private university in Holland, Michigan. Hope College was founded in 1866 and enrolls 3,404 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 3,404 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $37,670 |
| Out-of-State | $37,670 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Hope College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 605 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 30 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Hope College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $37,240 | $37,240 |
| Fees | $430 | $430 |
| Room and Board | $12,180 | $12,180 |
| Books | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $51,000 | $51,000 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 114 | ||
| Psychology, General | 88 | ||
| Engineering, General | 59 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 53 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 46 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 45 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | ||
| Philosophy | 16 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 15 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 13 | ||
| Neuroscience | 11 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 10 | ||
| Accounting and Business/Management | 10 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Japanese Studies | 4 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 4 | ||
| International Public Health/International Health | 3 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release