Hope College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1844 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #504 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #457 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1 of 2 | In Holland |
| #688 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Reformed Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 3,251
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 80% 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 | 80% | 75% | 84% |
| Applicants | 5,152 | 2,078 | 3,073 |
| Admissions | 4,145 | 1,556 | 2,588 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 955 | 355 | 600 |
368 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
457 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hope College are 1090-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hope College are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 2542 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 244 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 114 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 111 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 86 (3%) |
| Asian | 79 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 69 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hope College is $25,800 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 | $14,835 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,038 |
| $48-75K | $19,324 |
| $75-110K | $23,756 |
| $110K+ | $29,871 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,990 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,990 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,990 |
| Fee in-district | $380 |
| Fee in-state | $380 |
| Fee out-of-state | $380 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,595 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,900 |
| Room charge | $5,320 |
| Meal charge | $6,580 |
Hope College majors
Hope College has granted 703 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hope College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 |
| Psychology, General | 72 |
| Engineering, General | 50 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 49 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 33 |
| Social Work | 32 |
| Chemistry, General | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 18 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 10 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 10 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Sociology, General | 10 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 |
| Dance, General | 7 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 |
| Economics, General | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 703 |
Hope College has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 75% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hope College has published 3,508 scientific papers with 65,900 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Engineering, Sociology, Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24 | 249 |
| 1992 | 29 | 259 |
| 1993 | 34 | 294 |
| 1994 | 45 | 342 |
| 1995 | 47 | 294 |
| 1996 | 58 | 357 |
| 1997 | 71 | 360 |
| 1998 | 43 | 395 |
| 1999 | 54 | 401 |
| 2000 | 76 | 519 |
| 2001 | 64 | 676 |
| 2002 | 53 | 622 |
| 2003 | 68 | 760 |
| 2004 | 55 | 826 |
| 2005 | 53 | 882 |
| 2006 | 66 | 971 |
| 2007 | 77 | 1184 |
| 2008 | 87 | 1364 |
| 2009 | 96 | 1466 |
| 2010 | 88 | 1742 |
| 2011 | 102 | 1981 |
| 2012 | 98 | 2643 |
| 2013 | 129 | 2888 |
| 2014 | 173 | 3122 |
| 2015 | 130 | 3257 |
| 2016 | 132 | 3350 |
| 2017 | 129 | 3427 |
| 2018 | 128 | 3767 |
| 2019 | 111 | 4089 |
| 2020 | 155 | 4960 |
| 2021 | 121 | 5047 |
| 2022 | 129 | 5033 |
| 2023 | 148 | 4788 |
Hope College alumni
-
Sufjan Stevens
- Enrolled in Hope College
- 1993-1998 graduated with bachelor's degree in English literature
- Occupations
- guitaristsaxophonistpianistsinger-songwritercomposer
- 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
- television actorstage 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
- economistbusiness consultantpoliticianuniversity teacher
- 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.
-
Robert H. Schuller
- Enrolled in Hope College
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- pastornon-fiction writer
- 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, CA. 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 | 772 |
| 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 |