About
About Hope College
Hope College is a private liberal arts college in Holland, MI, known for its faith-based mission, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 80%, Hope College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 955 students each year. Hope College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1090–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Hope College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,907 per year; the sticker price of $50,820 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
Hope College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Hope College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$51k/yr | $17.6k |
| 30k-48k | ~$51k/yr | $16.6k |
| 48k-75k | ~$51k/yr | $18.2k |
| 75k-110k | ~$51k/yr | $25.0k |
| 110k+ | ~$51k/yr | $32.8k |
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Outcomes & Campus