Overview
Hope College is a accessible private four-year institution in Holland, Michigan. The school accepts 80.5% of applicants and enrolls 3,274 students.
Admission Statistics
- Acceptance Rate
- 80.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,210
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,090–1,330
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 28
- Total Enrollment
- 3,274
Your Chances by SAT Score
Your score is above the 75th percentile. You are a competitive applicant.
Your score falls within the middle 50% of admitted students.
Your score is below the 25th percentile. Other parts of your application will need to stand out.
Admission Guide
Hope College uses a rolling admissions process, so you can submit your application anytime between August and the following August, though applying earlier gives you better chances for housing and financial aid. You'll need to submit the Common Application, official transcripts, and one letter of recommendation.
The nursing program requires a separate application process and is significantly more competitive than general admission. You must apply to the nursing program by February 15 for fall entry, and the program only accepts about 60 students each year. Engineering students should note that the college offers a 3-2 program where you complete three years at Hope and two years at a partner engineering school to earn both a liberal arts degree and an engineering degree.
Housing fills up quickly despite the college's high acceptance rate. Submit your housing application and deposit as soon as you're admitted if you want your first choice of residence halls. The college requires all students under 21 to live on campus unless they're married, living with parents, or have completed four semesters elsewhere.
Hope operates on a semester system and requires students to take a First Year Seminar course designed to help with college transition. The campus sits just three miles from Lake Michigan beaches, and many students participate in the college's extensive study abroad programs. Financial aid applications should be completed by March 1 for priority consideration, though the college continues awarding aid after that deadline based on available funds.
What It Costs If You Get In
- Average Net Price
- $25,749/yr
- Tuition (in-state)
- $40,420
- Students Receiving Aid
- 16%
After You Graduate
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 82.3%
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $58,427/yr
- Freshman Retention Rate
- 90.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hope College require SAT or ACT scores for admission?
Hope College is test-optional, meaning you can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application.
What is the application deadline for Hope College?
Hope College has rolling admissions with a priority deadline of March 1 for fall admission. Applications received after this date are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Does Hope College offer early decision or early action?
Hope College offers early action with a deadline of November 1. This is non-binding, so you can still consider other schools after receiving your admission decision.
Can you transfer credits to Hope College?
Hope College accepts transfer students and evaluates credits from regionally accredited institutions on a course-by-course basis. You need at least 12 transferable credit hours to apply as a transfer student.