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 cultural and humanistic 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

Gentex Corporation
Brock Benson ’16 is currently a prototype engineer at Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, Michigan. Learn more about Brock’s career and his time at Hope.

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.

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.

SolAero Technologies
Meghan Estochen ’08 is currently the manager of continuous improvement for SolAero Technologies, the leading manufacturer of solar power for space applications, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Learn more about Meghan’s career and her time at Hope.
Off-Campus Study Highlight

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.
Recent Blog Posts
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Meet Your Engineering Professor
Posted by Courtney PeckensThis semester was filled with in-person classes using masks and social distancing and online lear...
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Striving for Excellence: The Story of Ernest Haight
Posted by Sarah BrownErnest Haight ‘51 (August 5, 1924 – June 1, 2018) was born in the midst of the Great Depressi...
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Alumni Highlight: Shawn Bates ’16 Civil Engineer
Posted by Matthew SmithShawn Bates ’16 graduated from Hope College with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering wi...
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Engineers Without Borders: Learning the Importance of Community
Posted by Rebekah LudemaI am not one to usually go outside of my comfort zone, but this year I was determined to change t...
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Engineering Student Award Winners for ’19-’20
Posted by Matthew Smith and Courtney PeckensThe Engineering Department is pleased to announce our annual year-end student awards. This list o...
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Alumni Highlight: Prototype Engineer Brock Benson ’16
Posted by Matthew SmithBrock Benson ’16 graduated from Hope College with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering w...
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Hope by the Numbers
- 270Current Students
270 students are currently enrolled in courses from the Department of Engineering, as of fall 2020. (Source: IPEDS)
Learn about our degree programs - 91%Research & Internships
Most engineering students have paid work in the industry over the summer or conduct academic research.
Explore internships and research opportunities - 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
Imagine life after graduation - $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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