Hope College

Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Small city

79%Acceptance rate
$27,182Average net price / year
80%Graduation rate
$58,427Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,800Median debt at graduation
3,288Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$41,970
Total cost of attendance
$55,646
Room & board
$12,950
Books & supplies
$1,190
Average net price
$27,182

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$17,606
$30–48k
$16,590
$48–75k
$18,206
$75–110k
$25,017
$110k+
$32,754

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79.2%
Average SAT
1249
SAT reading (25–75%)
550–670
SAT math (25–75%)
550–670
ACT composite (25–75%)
25–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
80%
First-year retention
88%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$49,727
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,427
Median debt (graduates)
$26,800
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
16%
Students with federal loans
44%

Programs: what graduates earn

21 of 41 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Students

Undergraduates
3,288
Part-time
2%
Women / men
60% / 40%
White
77%
Hispanic
8%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
International
3%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Avg faculty salary
$78,381 / year
Full-time faculty
69%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
hope.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 6% of degrees
  • Education – 10% of degrees
  • Engineering – 7% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 9% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees
  • Physical Sciences – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hope College?

79.2% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1249 on the SAT.

How much does Hope College cost?

The average net price after grants is $27,182 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $41,970 and the full cost of attendance is $55,646.

How much do Hope College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $58,427 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

80% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Holland

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
The Salon Professional Academy of Holland
Holland, MI · Private for-profit · 82 students
$14,387—81%—
Western Theological Seminary
Holland, MI · Private nonprofit
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.