Hope College

Hope College

Great Lakes Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
3,368 Undergrad Enrollment
11:1 Student:Faculty
Bachelor’s Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
100 E. 8th Street - Suite 260 - Holland, MI 49422

From Hope College

Hope College is a leading four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence, vibrant Christian faith and diverse co-curricular programs join in a welcoming environment.

Hope is nestled on a beautifully landscaped campus in the heart of award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, just miles from pristine beaches. Part of this thriving community for more than 150 years, Hope is home to more than 3,200 students.

Offering 91 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, Hope provides the flexibility for students to pursue broad and varied academic interests. Our student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 ensures that our small class sizes encourage strong connection and mentoring.

Hope College graduates are educated to think about important issues with clarity, wisdom and a deeper understanding of the historic Christian faith. Though affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, we are ecumenically diverse. Students of all faiths — and no faith — are welcome.

This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation for the world of tomorrow equips Hope graduates to leave campus and make an impact at organizations, companies and graduate schools around the country and abroad. Of the most recent graduating class:

  • 94% were in the workforce or graduate school within six months
  • 86% of those employed full-time were employed in their field of study
  • 91% planned their futures with mentoring from faculty and staff
  • 96% participated in experiential learning

We’re glad you have made Hope part of your college search! Learn more at hope.edu.

Neighborhood

Hope College's downtown Holland location puts students within walking distance of local restaurants, cafes, and shops along 8th Street and the surrounding blocks, creating an accessible neighborhood for daily needs and social outings. The area offers a small-town atmosphere with a strong community feel, where students can easily explore galleries, bookstores, and entertainment venues on foot. Just a short walk away, the nearby waterfront and Windmill Island Gardens provide outdoor recreation and green space, making the neighborhood an appealing blend of urban convenience and natural beauty.
85
Very Walkable
Walk Score
35
Some Transit
Transit Score
75
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
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1 mile
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$1,202/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 1, 2026
Early Action II Dec 15, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 43 1090 - 1310  
ACT 14 26 - 31  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 5,206 41 % 58 % -
Number admitted 3,949 37 % 62 % 1 %
Number enrolled 834 39 % 60 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Bachelor’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Chinese Studies
Japanese Studies
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management
Business/Managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences
Education Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Engineering Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs Athletic Training/Trainer
International Public Health/International Health
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History History
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics
Psychology Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Work
Social Sciences Economics
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts Dance
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance
Music
Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

The mission of Hope College is to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith.