Liberal arts college
#5 Best colleges in MichiganHope College
Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $27,182 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,800 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for social work in America#56 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#92 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#106 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#118 of 1,132
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#202 of 1,829
- Best colleges for business in America#193 of 1,563
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- Best colleges for education in America#170 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#165 of 1,238
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#105 of 704
- Best colleges in America#285 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#221 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#222 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#211 of 1,283
- Best test-optional colleges in America#246 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#220 of 1,247
- Best mid-size colleges in America#118 of 667
- Best colleges for art and design in America#211 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#220 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#222 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#207 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#219 of 1,116
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#93 of 430
- Best colleges for engineering in America#165 of 749
In Michigan
- Best mid-size colleges in Michigan#1 of 13
- Best colleges for accounting in Michigan#3 of 35
- Best colleges for social work in Michigan#2 of 22
- Best colleges for education in Michigan#3 of 32
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Michigan#2 of 21
- Best colleges for engineering in Michigan#3 of 29
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- Best colleges for nursing in Michigan#3 of 28
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Michigan#4 of 36
- Best colleges in Michigan#5 of 44
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Michigan#5 of 44
- Best colleges for business in Michigan#5 of 40
- Best test-optional colleges in Michigan#5 of 40
- Best colleges for psychology in Michigan#5 of 36
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Michigan#4 of 28
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Michigan#5 of 33
- Best colleges for history in Michigan#5 of 31
- Best colleges for art and design in Michigan#5 of 30
- Best colleges for chemistry in Michigan#5 of 30
- Best colleges for English in Michigan#5 of 30
- Best colleges for mathematics in Michigan#5 of 30
- Best colleges for music in Michigan#5 of 28
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Michigan#5 of 26
- Best colleges for economics in Michigan#5 of 24
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Michigan#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.88%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,249 · ACT 28
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,039
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $55,646 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,368 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 40% · Women 60% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 15% |
| Total students | 3,368 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $27,182 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $55,646 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,800 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 80% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 70% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 72% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 81% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $58,427 |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Average SAT | 1249 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550–670 |
| SAT math | 550–670 |
| ACT composite | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Accounting | |
| Engineering (general) | |
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Political science | |
| Communication studies | |
| Biology | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Romance languages | |
| Psychology | |
| Sociology | |
| Secondary education | |
| Social work | |
| Teacher education | |
| English | |
| Interdisciplinary studies |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Area studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Dance, Economics, Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, Geology and earth science, German, Global studies, History, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Public health, Religious studies, Special education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Education | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Engineering |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,950 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 69%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $90,774IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 73% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)About 30 miles away |
| Nearest major airport | General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)About 92 miles away |
| Town population | 34,423Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MilwaukeeAbout 96 miles away |
| Typical weather | 26°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Holland Tulip City Airport, MI, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.18 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.29 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Hope College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 16% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Hope College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $27,182 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Hope College?
- Hope College admitted 79% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Hope College’s graduates do?
- 80% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $58,427; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,800.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 170301
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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