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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.

President Matthew A. Scogin ’02 is the 14th president of Hope College. He began his presidency with a bold vision for fully-funded tuition at Hope — an inaugural vision that has grown into the Hope Forward initiative, which aims to ensure access for every student who comes through our doors.

Articles

Catalyst Summit to Explore Possibilities Around Access & Innovation in Higher Ed

The Catalyst Summit, hosted by Hope College and Malcolm Gladwell, is a day for innovators, thought leaders and change-makers to explore the possibilities of a future where higher education is built on an entirely new funding model making college education affordable and accessible to all.

Follow the Money: How Student Loans Derailed American Higher Education

Can supply-and-demand theory also explain the rising cost of attending college?

Why the Four-Year Degree is Still the Best “Pathway Program”

The 4-year degree program remains the best path to a career that includes advancement and professional growth. But most students take on debilitating debt to finance their education.

Rethinking the Economic Model of Higher Education

The discussion around improving access to higher education is typically framed as whether or not college should be free.

To Preserve the American Dream, Improve Access to Higher Ed

College tuition is skyrocketing and enrollment is declining. The American Dream is at stake.

Videos

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Catalyst Summit Keynote

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SxSW Edu 2022

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Who Would Jesus Vote For?

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The Believe Podcast

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For Such a Time as This Chapel Message

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Hope Forward Launch

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Hope Ones

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Move-in 2022

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President Scogin Learns to Dance

Watch more of President Scogin’s videos on YouTube

Chapel Talks

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“The Cost of Being Covered” (October 8, 2021)

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“You are covered. Now go and live differently.” (September 3, 2021)

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Trust Amid Uncertainty (April 14, 2021)

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Joy & Peace (March 1, 2021)

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For Such a Time as This (January 27, 2021)

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Gratitude (November 16, 2020)

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In the Middle (September 30, 2020)

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In Over My Head (August 21, 2020)

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Asleep in the Storm (April 24, 2020)

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Trample on Darkness (April 1, 2020)

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Keeping Hope (March 25, 2020)

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Hope CollegePresident's Office

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetFloor 2Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7780

president@hope.edu

President Scogin’s Tweets@PresidentScogin

According to Malcolm Gladwell, we are starting a revolution at Hope College that will change higher education, help alleviate the mental health epidemic and solve the crisis in the church. #HopeForward is big! youtu.be/vAOjE6EZTQ4

Tue May 23, 2023

A selfie on your first day. A selfie on your last day. I will always feel a special bond to the class of 2023 — the class that started the same year I did! I am very proud of you. You KEPT HOPE through a tumultuous four years. Now go and bring HOPE to the world!

Wed May 10, 2023