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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.

Two Hope players have been voted to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) all-conference softball teams.

Senior shortstop Kelly Kraft of Brown City, Mich. has been voted to the All-MIAA first team for the second year in-a-row. Kraft batted .325 this spring with a team-leading seven home runs and 32 RBIs.

Junior catcher Lauren VandeKopple of Rockford, Mich. has named to the All-MIAA second team.

Receiving coaches' honorable mention were junior outfielder Candace Graham of Hudsonville, Mich. and sophomore pitcher Rebecca Whitman of Ludington, Mich.

Coach Karla Wolters' Flying Dutch posted a 20-17 record, finishing tied for fourth place in the regular season MIAA standings and advancing to the semi-finals of the conference tournament.

Hope Has Two All-MIAA Softball Honorees

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