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Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 93% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.

Hope At-a-Glance

Let’s start by answering the question that brought you here – why Hope? As you may imagine, we’ve got many answers, but, for starters:

A friendly and welcoming community of 3,150 students and 358 professors
Recognized leadership in undergraduate research, scholarship and preparation for graduate school and the workplace
Masterful teachers and talented researchers engage students in small classes and one-on-one collaboration (11:1 student:faculty ratio)
1,800+ internships and 300+ study abroad opportunities in over 60 countries provide a global perspective
93% of graduates join the workforce or enroll in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
A vibrant Christian character with many opportunities to grow spiritually, yet very few requirements
80+ engaging student groups are marked by tradition, service and enthusiasm
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

Hungry for more? Let’s answer the big question… why Hope?

Students at Holland State Park

Admissions At-a-Glance

Costs & Financial Aid

Our 2018–19 costs for tuition, room and board total $44,320. We offer academic scholarships ranging from $3,000–$20,000 per year, as well as Distinguished Artist Awards for music, art, dance, theatre and creative writing. 95% of Hope students receive merit and/or need-based financial aid.

Apply for Admission

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

Schedule a Campus Visit

We host many prospective students and their families on scheduled Visit Days and can arrange personalized individual visits and overnight stays on campus as well. We also host a number of special visit experiences throughout the year. Learn more.