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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.

Members of the Hope College women's golf team escaped serious injury when their van was involved in an accident in Allegan County on Saturday morning (Oct. 14, 2006)

Members of the Hope College women's golf team escaped serious injury when their van was involved in an accident in Allegan County on Saturday morning (Oct. 14, 2006)

The team was on its way to the championship tournament of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) at the Bedford Valley Country Club near Battle Creek.

The accident occurred at approximately 11 a.m. on M-89 east of Plainwell in AlleganCounty. Apparently a car crossed in front of the van at an intersection. The van was being driven by Coach Eva Dean Folkert. The accident is being investigated by the Allegan County Sheriff Department.

Coach Folkert and one of the six players in the van suffered minor injuries. They were released after receiving treatment at the PippCommunityHospital in Plainwell.

The team returned to Holland. They did not compete in the season-ending tournament.