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Hope College

PrivateHolland, USA₹0.5 L/yrEst. 1862Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Holland, USA
Accreditation Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) member ([Hope News](https://hope.edu/news/2007/10/18/hope-to-host-students-of-color-leadership-conference.html))
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (91+ majors, minors, pre-professional programs majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Hope College is a private institution in Holland, MI, USA, founded in 1862. Hope College is a private Christian liberal arts college distinguished by its integration of rigorous academics, vibrant faith community, exceptional undergraduate research opportu

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: Bachelor’s degrees (BA, BS)
  • Majors Available: 91+ majors, minors, pre-professional programs
  • Curriculum: The Anchor Plan is Hope College’s general education curriculum, grounded in liberal arts and Christian faith, requiring students to explore questions about humanity, nature, and God through diverse inquiry modes while cultivating virtues like curiosity and effective communication (47-57 credits). It includes First Year Seminar, Expository Writing, Health Dynamics, Math/Science, Religion, Social Sciences, Arts/Humanities Perspectives, Human Diversities (language, US/Global), and Senior Seminar (Hope Gen Ed).
  • Distinctive Programs: Outstanding undergraduate research (#27 nationally US News 2025); strong engineering, nursing, business; 10 specialized program accreditations
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1

Campus and Location

Located in Holland, USA. Campus spans 120 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Outstanding undergraduate research (#27 nationally US News 2025); strong engineering
  • Members of Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) member (Hope News)

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 76% (US News), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: 300+ programs in 60+ countries; over half of students participate ([Hope Global]

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (91+ majors, minors, pre-professional programs majors) UG USD 46,450 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (91+ majors, minors, pre-professional programs majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional (ACT/SAT/CLT not required) ([Hope Admissions](https://hope.edu/admissions/apply.html))

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

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Highest package Not disclosed
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