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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

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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Hope Forward Overview

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Hope Forward: Generosity

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Who Would Jesus Vote For?

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Address

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“Exactly How It Happened”

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Happy Thanksgiving 2020

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Refer a Student

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Inauguration Ceremony

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)

Photos

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

Impact the lives of @HopeCollege students by giving today! #GivingTuesday twitter.com/hopecollege/st…

Tue Nov 29, 2022

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! It's all about good food and gratitude. This year we did a spoof of the show "Hot Ones," where we talk to a few people of Hope about what they are grateful for over some ridiculously spicy hot wings. Enjoy "Hope Ones!" youtube.com/watch?v=83DkqB…

Wed Nov 23, 2022