Faithful. Welcoming. Transformational.

Faithful. Welcoming. Transformational.

Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community in downtown Holland, Michigan. This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation equips our students to live faithfully into their vocations and make a difference in the world.

About Hope

Highlights

Hope Forward

Hope Forward

Hope Forward is an entirely new funding model that will provide fully-funded tuition for every student at Hope College.
Anchored Tuition Pledge

Anchored Tuition Pledge

Hope College has announced the “Anchored Tuition Pledge,” committing to hold tuition at the starting rate for each incoming class beginning with the fall 2022 semester — and to keep it at the present level for all current students.
Graduate Report

Graduate Report

73% of Hope College grads were employed and 23% were in graduate school within six months of graduation. This is the Hope difference.
Virtual Campus Tour

Virtual Campus Tour

Our picturesque, historic campus is just blocks from award-winning downtown Holland and just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches. We invite you to take a look around campus.
Hope Athletics Highlights

Hope Athletics Highlights

We stayed Strong and True. Go Hope! Watch the video →
The Hope College Connection

The Hope College Connection

An innovative online community for calling and career that brings together students, alumni and families for mentoring and experiential learning.
Rankings and Recognitions

Rankings and Recognitions

Proud to be ranked the #1 private college, best Christian college and best liberal arts college in Michigan by Niche.

Explore what Hope has to offer

Academic Programs

Academic Programs

Liberal arts curriculum. Graduate-level research. Hands-on opportunities. The highest standards. These are the elements that help Hope students from every discipline succeed — in school and in life.

 Hope's Christian Aspirations

Hope's Christian Aspirations

Hope College is a Christian community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith and a personal encounter with the living Christ through the Holy Spirit.

 Campus Life

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

Athletics

#BeStrongBeTrue. As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women.

 Arts

Arts

At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.

 Cost and Financial Aid

Cost and Financial Aid

Planning for college expenses is easier when you’ve got an expert on your side. We’re here to help.

Hope College Honored for Diversity Excellence Second Year in a Row

Hope College has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the second year in a row from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

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Want to make college more affordable?

Stop handing out student loans, writes President Matt Scogin in USA Today. With no limits on the amount students could borrow, colleges and universities had a clear path to raise the sticker price of tuition year after year. At Hope, we’re working to change that.

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Groundbreaking Launches Year-Long Dance Celebration

The groundbreaking ceremony for a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College launched a year-long, golden-milestone celebration for the college’s nationally acclaimed Department of Dance.

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Hope College Featured on Malcolm Gladwell’s Podcast

Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell has publicly released his Revisionist History podcast episode, “A Good Circle,” about Hope College and Hope Forward.

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Malcolm Gladwell at Hope’s Catalyst Summit

Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell hosted a dynamic keynote presentation at Hope College that provided an energizing exploration of how to improve access to college.

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News & Events

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  1. arts

    Vespers 2023 Photo Gallery

    The Vespers program of Christmas carols and anthems was presented by the college’s Department of Music and featured more than 200 performers in historic Dimnent Memorial Chapel. The services featured a variety of Hope instrumental and vocal groups as well as the college’s historic Skinner organ.

  4. academics

    Professor and Students Receive Statewide Health/PE Educator Awards

    Recently retired Hope College professor Nancy Kamstra has been named University Educator of the Year by SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) Michigan. She received the recognition at the same time that the statewide organization honored two of her students — seniors Clayton Dykhouse of Zeeland and Emily Dieffenbach of Grand Rapids — with Future Professional of the Year awards.

  5. arts

    IMAGES 2023 Photo Gallery

    A celebration of cultures from around the world took place during Hope College’s annual “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 18.

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  4. Junior Day

    Admissions

    Junior Day

    Junior Day
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    Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse

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