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Faithful. Welcoming. Transformational.
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community in downtown Holland, Michigan. This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation equips our students to live faithfully into their vocations and make a difference in the world.
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Anchored Tuition Pledge
Hope College has announced the “Anchored Tuition Pledge,” committing to hold tuition at the starting rate for each incoming class beginning with the fall 2022 semester — and to keep it at the present level for all current students.
Hope Forward
Hope Forward is an entirely new funding model that will provide a tuition-free education for every student at Hope College.
Graduate Report
75% of Hope College grads were employed and 22% were in graduate school within six months of graduation. This is the Hope difference.
Virtual Campus Tour
Our picturesque, historic campus is just blocks from award-winning downtown Holland and just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches. We invite you to take a look around campus.
#KeepingHope Blog
Stories about people who believe in hope during challenging times.
Hope Athletics Highlights
We stayed Strong and True. Go Hope! Watch the video →
The Hope College Connection
An innovative online community for calling and career that brings together students, alumni and families for mentoring and experiential learning.
Rankings and Recognitions
Proud to be ranked the #1 private college, best Christian college and best liberal arts college in Michigan by Niche.
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Academic Programs
Liberal arts curriculum. Graduate-level research. Hands-on opportunities. The highest standards. These are the elements that help Hope students from every discipline succeed — in school and in life.
Hope's Christian Aspirations
Hope College is a Christian community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith and a personal encounter with the living Christ through the Holy Spirit.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
#BeStrongBeTrue. As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Cost and Financial Aid
Planning for college expenses is easier when you’ve got an expert on your side. We’re here to help.
Hope College’s New Global Water Research Institute Addresses Acute Need
One way to understand the motivation behind the new Global Water Research Institute at Hope College is to consider this statistic from the U.N.: An estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide are living without access to safe water.
Read StoryWhy the Four-Year Degree is Still the Best ‘Pathway Program’
While other types of post-secondary education help students land their first job, the 4-year degree program remains the best path to a career that includes advancement and professional growth.
Read StoryHope Receives Record Number of New-Student Deposits
Hope had garnered 1,000 deposits for the Class of 2026 by the end of May 1, the date recognized as National College Decision Day by colleges and universities around the country. Hope’s previous record was 947 deposits in May of 2012.
Read StoryHope College Announces “Anchored Tuition Pledge”
Hope College has announced the “Anchored Tuition Pledge,” committing to hold tuition at the starting rate for each incoming class beginning with the fall 2022 semester — and to keep it at the present level for all current students.
Read StoryIt's a Lofty Ambition, but then Again the College is Named "Hope," not "Settle."
The college’s new Hope Forward initiative seeks to fully fund tuition for every student up front. While that’s the most tangible goal, it’s only one of several.
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campus life Hope Appoints New Alumni Board Members and Officers
The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed five new members and elected three new officers during its April meeting.
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athletics Seventeen Hope Teams Earn MIAA Team GPA Award
Seventeen Hope College teams have claimed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Team GPA Award for the 2021-22 school year.
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campus life Hope Board of Trustees Appoints New Chair, Secretary and Members
The Hope College Board of Trustees has appointed a new chairperson and secretary, and three new members.
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campus life Hope College TRIO Upward Bound’s New Federal Grant Reflects Continuous Supp...
The new, five-year grant to Hope College TRIO Upward Bound from the U.S. Department of Education continues a streak unbroken since the Hope program began in 1968.
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academics NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore Announce Books and Receive...
The community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore organized by Hope College have received grants from both the nationwide NEA Big Read and the statewide Michigan Humanities in support of this coming fall’s programming, which will explore Greek mythology, the Hero’s Journey and untold hero stories through the lives of characters ranging from an ancient mythological enchantress-goddess to a modern-day child and well-known teen superheroes.
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Exhibition: The Golden Age of Dutch Delftware: Selections from the Jack E. Lapp Collection
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- Kruizenga Art Museum
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HSRT - Much Ado About Nothing
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- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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HSRT - Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
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- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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Admissions
Summer Open House
Summer Open House- Date
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- Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center
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Admissions
Summer Open House
Summer Open House- Date
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- Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center
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