At a glance
Average net price
$27,182
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.0%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
3,288
In-state tuition
$41,970
Out-of-state tuition
$41,970
Cost of attendance
$55,646
Median earnings (10y)
$58,427
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,249
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 88.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), stem (25%), business (20%).
- STEM25%
- Health7%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services3%
- Business20.3%~667 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education11.5%~378 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.1%~298 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~293 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering8.3%~275 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication6.9%~227 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~218 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences5.2%~170 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~109 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.2%~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.6%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 241 | $41,084 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 159 | $26,918 | $24,656 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 101 | $33,013 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 101 | $62,322 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 92 | $56,978 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 82 | $40,998 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 81 | $25,144 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 79 | $26,092 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 59 | $39,887 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 59 | $39,462 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 55 | $24,626 | $26,670 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 53 | $32,033 | $26,636 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 49 | $26,988 | $24,499 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 46 | $56,426 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 36 | $26,448 | $24,488 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 35 | $27,668 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | $26,522 | $25,396 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 21 | $27,112 | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hope College
Hope College is a mid-sized institution located in Holland, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,288 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hope College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,182 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $41,970 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,646 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.0%, a strong completion outcome. 88.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,427 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hope College confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), stem (25% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hope College accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,249. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Holland, Michigan (city), Hope College draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hope College
Q.How much does Hope College cost?
The average net price at Hope College is $27,182 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,646.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hope College?
Hope College has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hope College?
Hope College admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Hope College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hope College graduate earns $58,427 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hope College?
Published tuition is $41,970 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hope College located?
Hope College is located in Holland, Michigan (ZIP 49423).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hope College at their official website.