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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.

The MIAA champion Hope baseball and softball teams were among the nation's top NCAA Division III teams in several statistical categories this spring.

The Flying Dutch won their first MIAA softball crown in a decade, winning a school-record 33 games, while the Flying Dutchmen, behind a late-season surge, gained a baseball co-championship with Adrian and posted a 26-14 season mark.

The teams excelled on defense. The softball team ranked 20th among all DIII teams in fielding percentage (.966) while the baseball team was 44th in the country (.959). Individually, junior Mike VanderVelde ranked 15th among all DIII players in the toughest to strikeout category (4Ks in 154ABs).

Baseball/Softball Stand Out in NCAA Stats

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