Hope College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1895 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #513 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #466 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1 of 2 | In Holland |
| #738 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Reformed Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 3,368
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- hope.edu
Hope College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hope College has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 70% | 80% |
| Applicants | 5,206 | 2,152 | 3,054 |
| Admissions | 3,949 | 1,500 | 2,449 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 834 | 330 | 504 |
453 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
354 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hope College are 1090-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hope College are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2629 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 256 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 118 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 117 (3%) |
| Asian | 87 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 83 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hope College is $28,643 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,365 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,069 |
| $48-75K | $20,837 |
| $75-110K | $26,104 |
| $110K+ | $31,356 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,990 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,990 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,990 |
| Fee in-district | $430 |
| Fee in-state | $430 |
| Fee out-of-state | $430 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,472 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,620 |
| Room charge | $5,700 |
| Meal charge | $6,920 |
Hope College majors
Hope College has granted 700 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hope College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 113 |
| Psychology, General | 62 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 51 |
| Engineering, General | 49 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Chemistry, General | 25 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 |
| Social Work | 20 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 15 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 12 |
| Dance, General | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 10 |
| Sociology, General | 10 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 9 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 9 |
| Mathematics, General | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Neuroscience | 5 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Economics, General | 2 |
| Japanese Studies | 2 |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| History Teacher Education | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 700 |
Hope College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 80% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hope College has published 3,952 scientific papers with 89,098 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, Chemistry, Political Science, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 30 | 332 |
| 1993 | 36 | 359 |
| 1994 | 48 | 431 |
| 1995 | 49 | 379 |
| 1996 | 59 | 436 |
| 1997 | 77 | 466 |
| 1998 | 48 | 506 |
| 1999 | 62 | 515 |
| 2000 | 91 | 676 |
| 2001 | 70 | 894 |
| 2002 | 61 | 787 |
| 2003 | 94 | 1029 |
| 2004 | 56 | 1155 |
| 2005 | 72 | 1268 |
| 2006 | 70 | 1341 |
| 2007 | 93 | 1558 |
| 2008 | 96 | 1743 |
| 2009 | 96 | 1925 |
| 2010 | 93 | 2266 |
| 2011 | 114 | 2548 |
| 2012 | 109 | 3194 |
| 2013 | 132 | 3478 |
| 2014 | 174 | 3743 |
| 2015 | 136 | 3884 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3988 |
| 2017 | 135 | 4081 |
| 2018 | 136 | 4477 |
| 2019 | 110 | 5218 |
| 2020 | 172 | 6340 |
| 2021 | 129 | 6488 |
| 2022 | 150 | 6167 |
| 2023 | 161 | 6540 |
| 2024 | 117 | 6170 |
Hope College alumni
-
Sufjan Stevens
- Enrolled in Hope College
- 1993-1998 graduated with bachelor's degree in English literature
- Occupations
- musicianoboistbanjoistrecord producercomposer
- Biography
-
Sufjan Stevens is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He has released ten solo studio albums and multiple collaborative albums with other artists. Stevens has received Grammy and Academy Award nominations.
-
Kim Zimmer
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Kimberly Jo Zimmer is an American actress, best known for her role as Reva Shayne on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. For this portrayal, she has won four Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
-
Dave Brat
- Enrolled in Hope College
- In 1986 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianbusiness consultanteconomist
- Biography
-
David Alan Brat is an American academic and former politician. A member of the Republican Party, Brat served as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district from 2014 to 2019.
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Robert H. Schuller
- Enrolled in Hope College
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- non-fiction writerpastor
- Biography
-
Robert Harold Schuller was an American Christian televangelist, pastor, motivational speaker, and author. In his five decades of television, Schuller was principally known for the weekly Hour of Power television program, which he began hosting in 1970 until his retirement in 2006. His grandson, Bobby Schuller, carries on the Hour of Power now airing for over fifty years. During his time as a minister, Schuller oversaw the construction of two churches in Garden Grove, California. The first church built under his tenure was the Garden Grove Community Church chapel, which seated 500, and the second that he oversaw was the building of the much larger Crystal Cathedral, which has a seating capacity of 2,200.
General info
| Founded | 1866 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Spera in Deo Hope in God |
| Colors | orange, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 796 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | President's Office, 141 East 12th Street Holland, Michigan, 49423-9000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 6163957000 |