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 3,224 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?

Admissions At-a-Glance

Costs & Financial Aid

Our 2017–18 costs for tuition, room and board total $42,780. 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.