We provide students with a solid foundation in engineering and its underlying math and science within the framework of a liberal arts education.

The professional practice of engineering requires an understanding of analytical methods, design techniques, social and economic influences and an appreciation for human cultures and traditions. Our ABET-accredited program supports these needs by offering each engineering student the opportunity to acquire a broad yet individualized technical and liberal education. 

At the core of the curriculum is a sequence of mathematics, physics and engineering courses that foster analytical and design skills that can be applied to a range of engineering disciplines. Elective courses, design projects and undergraduate research opportunities allow students to pursue specific areas of interest.

Hope’s strong liberal arts core curriculum provides engineering students with critical thinking skills, proficiency in a foreign language and exposure to a diversity of views and cultures.

Graduates of the program are prepared to begin a professional career or continue study in graduate school.

Alumni Highlights

Portrait of Jorge Benitez '18
Jorge Benitez '18

GMB Architecture + Engineering

Jorge Benitez ’18 is currently an electrical engineer at GMB Architecture + Engineering, Holland. Learn more about Jorge’s career and his Hope experience.
Portrait of Jo Forst '13
Jo Forst '13

Medtronic

Jo Forst ’13 is currently associate market development manager in the Cardiovascular Division at Medtronic, a major medical technology and services corporation. Learn more about Jo’s career and her time at Hope.
Portrait of Brock Benson '16
Brock Benson '16

Gentex Corporation

Brock Benson ’16 started his career as a production support engineer at Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, Michigan. Learn more about Brock’s career and his time at Hope.
Portrait of Daniel Langholz '14
Daniel Langholz '14

Lockheed Martin

Daniel Langholz ’14 is currently a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer for Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Sunnyvale, CA. Learn more about Daniel’s career and his time at Hope.

Off-Campus Study Highlight

Portrait of Tom Ritzman '18
Tom Ritzman '18

Hope College Alumnus

Tom Ritzman ’18 (mechanical engineering emphasis) studied in Nantes, France, during the spring semester of 2017. He stayed in France during the summer for an international engineering internship experience. Learn more about Tom’s time in France.

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Hope by the Numbers

  • 260Current Students

    260 students are currently enrolled in courses from the Department of Engineering, as of fall 2022. (Source: Hope Banner)

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  • 91%Research & Internships

    Most engineering students have paid work in the industry over the summer or conduct academic research.

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  • 94%Employed after 6 months

    94% of students who graduate with a degree in engineering have a job related to their field of study within six months of graduation

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  • $60,000+Starting Salary

    Nearly 64% of engineering graduates had a starting salary of more than $60,000. (Source: 2019 6-Month Out Graduate Survey)

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