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Hope College

Holland, MIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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79%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$27,182
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$49,727
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Hope College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Holland, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,116
Earnings 5yr: $90,232
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,253
Earnings 5yr: $83,017
Debt: $27,000
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,513
Earnings 5yr: $87,793
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,738
Earnings 5yr: $75,372
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,755
Earnings 5yr: $72,190
Debt: $26,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,936
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,499
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,166
Earnings 5yr: $54,579
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,538
Earnings 5yr: $52,442
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,340
Earnings 5yr: $54,295
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,328
Earnings 5yr: $54,230
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,980
Earnings 5yr: $51,887
Debt: $24,656
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,222
Earnings 5yr: $51,986
Debt: $24,488
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,627
Earnings 5yr: $49,887
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,587
Earnings 5yr: $52,793
Debt: $26,670
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,469
Earnings 5yr: $48,606
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,445
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,396
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,470
Earnings 5yr: $42,935
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,029
Debt: $26,636
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,640
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$27,182
In-State Tuition$41,970
Out-of-State Tuition$41,970
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
81%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$49,727
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,427

Completion Signals

80%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$111,195
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