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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.

Hope College is one of the finest private, liberal arts colleges in the country. We can’t wait for you to get here!

Why Hope?

There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College. Here’s why.

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It’s no secret – the best way to get to know Hope is to spend time on our campus. Our goal is to create a memorable visit experience in-person and online that will help you decide if Hope is the right fit for you.

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Apply for Fall 2023 and we’ll release our decision within 3–4 weeks!

Hope Forward

College has gotten too expensive. Hope College is doing something about it. Our long-term ambition is that every single student who comes through Hope receives tuition fully-funded up front. Graduates will then pay it forward: commit to donating to Hope College so future students can have the same transformational experience.

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Hope At A Glance

A friendly and welcoming community of 3,251 students and 358 professors
Recognized leadership in undergraduate research, scholarship and preparation for graduate school and the workplace
A vibrant Christian character with many opportunities to grow spiritually, yet very few requirements
NCAA Division III athletics overflow with true student-athletes and exceptional support from the campus and Holland communities
Holland is a beautiful college town – our award-winning downtown is just blocks from campus, and stunning Lake Michigan beaches are just a 10-minute drive from Hope

Admissions At A Glance

Apply for Admission

You’ll apply to Hope College using the Hope College Application or the Common Application. If your application is complete by November 1 in your senior year, you’ll hear back from us on December 1. After December 1 we move to rolling admission.

Costs & Financial Aid

Our 2023–24 costs for tuition, room and board total $52,600, and 95% of Hope students receive financial aid. We offer need-based assistance, academic scholarships ranging from $5,000–$24,000 per year, and Distinguished Artist Awards for music, art, dance, theatre and creative writing.

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Class of 2021 Graduate Report

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03 Feb

Admissions

Anchor Day

Anchor Day

Date: Friday, February 03
Location: Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center

25 Nov Admissions

As enrollment falls and public skepticism grows, some colleges are cutting their prices

The Hechinger Report

Hope College is holding tuition steady for students once they are admitted, the first step toward a planned free-tuition model under which graduates will be encouraged to pay for their educations retroactively as a gift.

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Walk-In Office Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Hope CollegeAdmissions Office

Bekkering Admissions Office69 East 10th StreetHolland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7850

faxF. 616.395.7130

admissions@hope.edu

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