Hope College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1755 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #482 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #435 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1 of 2 | In Holland |
| #748 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 3,395
- 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 79% 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 | 79% | 76% | 82% |
| Applicants | 5,150 | 2,150 | 2,999 |
| Admissions | 4,081 | 1,626 | 2,454 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 821 | 350 | 471 |
349 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
232 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hope College are 1100-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
77 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hope College are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2601 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 281 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 130 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 119 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 91 (3%) |
| Asian | 86 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 81 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hope College is $30,700 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 | $17,606 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,590 |
| $48-75K | $18,206 |
| $75-110K | $25,017 |
| $110K+ | $32,754 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,500 |
| Fee in-district | $470 |
| Fee in-state | $470 |
| Fee out-of-state | $470 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,472 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,360 |
| Room charge | $6,070 |
| Meal charge | $6,290 |
Hope College majors
Hope College has granted 695 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hope College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 111 |
| Psychology, General | 63 |
| Engineering, General | 58 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 48 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 45 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 |
| Chemistry, General | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 15 |
| Social Work | 14 |
| Accounting | 12 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 12 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 |
| Sociology, General | 11 |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 10 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 6 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| Dance, General | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 2 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Japanese Studies | 1 |
| Voice and Opera | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 695 |
Hope College has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 76% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hope College has published 4,051 scientific papers with 93,320 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, Chemistry, Political Science, Medicine, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 36 | 359 |
| 1994 | 48 | 431 |
| 1995 | 49 | 379 |
| 1996 | 59 | 437 |
| 1997 | 77 | 466 |
| 1998 | 48 | 508 |
| 1999 | 62 | 515 |
| 2000 | 91 | 679 |
| 2001 | 70 | 894 |
| 2002 | 61 | 788 |
| 2003 | 94 | 1031 |
| 2004 | 56 | 1155 |
| 2005 | 72 | 1269 |
| 2006 | 71 | 1343 |
| 2007 | 93 | 1558 |
| 2008 | 96 | 1742 |
| 2009 | 95 | 1929 |
| 2010 | 93 | 2268 |
| 2011 | 114 | 2551 |
| 2012 | 109 | 3194 |
| 2013 | 132 | 3481 |
| 2014 | 174 | 3741 |
| 2015 | 137 | 3888 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3986 |
| 2017 | 135 | 4078 |
| 2018 | 137 | 4504 |
| 2019 | 111 | 5220 |
| 2020 | 174 | 6340 |
| 2021 | 129 | 6497 |
| 2022 | 150 | 6175 |
| 2023 | 163 | 6562 |
| 2024 | 124 | 6248 |
| 2025 | 107 | 5252 |
Hope College alumni
-
Sufjan Stevens
- Enrolled in Hope College
- 1993-1998 graduated with bachelor's degree in English literature
- Occupations
- composersinger-songwriterpianistsaxophonistguitarist
- 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.
-
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. Over five decades, Schuller pastored his church in Garden Grove, California starting in 1955. The weekly broadcast of Hour of Power television program followed, which he hosted as a taped version of his weekly Sunday service, began in 1970, and he led until his retirement in 2006. His grandson, Bobby Schuller, carries on the Hour of Power, which has aired 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 was the much larger Crystal Cathedral, which has a capacity of 2,200.
-
Dave Brat
- Enrolled in Hope College
- In 1986 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- business consultanteconomistuniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
David Alan Brat is an American politician and academic who served as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district from 2014 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected in 2014 after successfully primarying House majority leader Eric Cantor despite being significantly outspent. Brat served two terms before he narrowly lost re-election in 2018 to Democrat Abigail Spanberger.
General info
| Founded | 1866 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Spera in Deo Hope in God |
| Colors | orange, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 810 |
| 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 |