The mission of Hope College is to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
| School Costs | |
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At Hope College, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,734), and 55% receive loans ($6,541 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,870. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Hope College is $22,674 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 2,941 people applied to Hope College. Of the applicants, 84.0% were admitted (81.0% male & 87.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (32.0% male and 33.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 67.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 88.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 62.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 78.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions Office Phone | 616-395-7850 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@hope.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 69 E. 10th St., Holland, MI 49422 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.hope.edu/admissions/apply/transfer.html |
| Admissions Website | http://www.hope.edu/admissions/contact/ |
| Application Website | http://www.hope.edu/admissions/apply |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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In order to be accepted to Hope College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 540 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 670 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 520 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 660 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 29 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 30 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 28 |
| Hope College Programs | |||||
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 8 | ||||
| Japanese Studies | 6 | ||||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 34 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 34 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 92 | ||||
| Accounting | 21 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 65 | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 6 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 51 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 49 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 2 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 11 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||||
| Education | 80 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities | 17 | ||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 0 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 17 | ||||
| French Language Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| German Language Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| History Teacher Education | 7 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||||
| Physics Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other | 5 | ||||
| Engineering | 26 | ||||
| Engineering, General | 26 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 33 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 27 | ||||
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 3 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 17 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 45 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 5 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 40 | ||||
| History | 9 | ||||
| History, General | 9 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 10 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 20 | ||||
| International/Global Studies | 10 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 29 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 29 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 28 | ||||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 21 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 55 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 46 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 7 | ||||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 54 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 54 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 23 | ||||
| Social Work | 23 | ||||
| Social sciences | 49 | ||||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||||
| Sociology | 16 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 51 | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||||
| Dance, General | 12 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||||
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 1 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 0 | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||||
| Music, General | 6 | ||||
| Piano and Organ | 3 | ||||
| Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments | 4 | ||||
| Voice and Opera | 0 | ||||
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