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Hope College

Holland, MI · Private Nonprofit · 3,288 students

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$58k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

79%Acceptance Rate

80%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)80.0%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)76.6%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate88.4%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students14.9%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1249

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing20.3%

Education11.5%

Psychology9.1%

Biological Sciences8.9%

Engineering8.3%

Communications6.9%

Health Sciences6.6%

Social Sciences5.2%

Computer Science2.2%

History0.9%

Mathematics0.9%

Faculty & Resources

$9k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$13k

Instructional Spend per Student

$310M

Total Endowment

Hope College — Academics

Hope College has a graduation rate of 80.0%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 88.4%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1249, and the ACT midpoint is 28. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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