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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
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
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

The vice president for business and chief financial officer at Hope College oversees the operation of Hope's business and financial areas.

Tom Bylsma

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

DeWitt Center
141 East 12th Street
Holland, MI 49423-3607
616.395.7781

Thomas W. Bylsma has served as the vice president for business and chief financial officer (CFO) of Hope College since 2005. A 1986 graduate of Hope, Tom returned to his alma mater after working in public accounting and the life-care retirement industry.

The primary focus of the CFO’s office is to oversee infrastructural services essential to supporting the students, faculty and staff. It strives to ensure that students have an exceptional educational experience during their years at Hope. This includes the responsibility of being good stewards of the resources received. The office works in partnership with faculty and staff to operate the college as efficiently as possible to minimize the cost of providing a Hope education and, thus, maximizing the value of the student’s experience.

Departments Reporting to the CFO

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Hope CollegeChief Financial Officer

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetHolland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7781

Hope CollegeMailing Address

PO Box 9000 Holland, MI 49422-9000