Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $40,420
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,420
- Average Net Price
- $25,749
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 16.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,180
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $3,450
- Books & Supplies
- $1,150
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $53,750
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,800
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $284/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 46.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16.4%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,365 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,069 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $20,837 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,104 |
| $110,001+ | $31,356 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Hope College families pay an average net price of $25,749 annually after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,365 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay $31,356. Over four years, total costs range from $57,460 to $125,424 depending on family income. The Reformed Church heritage shows in the financial aid approach.
Graduates carry a median debt of $26,800, leading to monthly loan payments of $284. With median earnings of $58,427 ten years out, debt payments consume about 5.8% of income. The 80.7% loan repayment rate suggests graduates can manage their obligations. Only 46.3% of students take federal loans, indicating many families can afford Hope without heavy borrowing.
The best deal goes to middle-class families who qualify for Hope's institutional grants. Students from families earning $30,000-$75,000 pay roughly half the sticker price while accessing the same Dutch Reformed liberal arts education that serves wealthier peers.
Graduates carry a median debt of $26,800, leading to monthly loan payments of $284. With median earnings of $58,427 ten years out, debt payments consume about 5.8% of income. The 80.7% loan repayment rate suggests graduates can manage their obligations. Only 46.3% of students take federal loans, indicating many families can afford Hope without heavy borrowing.
The best deal goes to middle-class families who qualify for Hope's institutional grants. Students from families earning $30,000-$75,000 pay roughly half the sticker price while accessing the same Dutch Reformed liberal arts education that serves wealthier peers.
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