Hope College
Holland, Michigan
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree·GPA 3.82
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Hope College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan, United States. Dutch immigrants originally opened it in 1851 as the Pioneer School, four years after the community was first settled. The first freshman college class matriculated in 1862, and Hope received its state charter in 1866. Hope College is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and retains a Christian atmosphere. Its…
- Rankings
#84 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #84 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #147 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #265 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1021 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$40,420▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $55,790
Room & Board: $12,180
Books & Supplies: $1,150
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,633
Pell Grant Recipients: 18%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$40,420▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $55,790
Room & Board: $12,180
Books & Supplies: $1,150
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,633
Pell Grant Recipients: 18%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.76 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1090–1310▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1090–1310
SAT ERW: 550–660
SAT Math: 540–650
ACT Composite: 26–31
- Admit Rate
- 76%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.82
- Total Enrollment
- 3,368
- Undergrad
- 3,368
- Graduate
- 0
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Retention Rate
- 90%
- Graduation Rate
- 82%
- Official Portal
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President's Office, 141 East 12th Street, Holland, Michigan, 49423-9000
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