Hope College
Liberal arts college · Holland, MI · 3,288 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1100–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$26,392
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$57,570
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
78%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Hope College?
Hope College accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1100, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says Hope College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hope College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hope College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $57,570 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,392 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $43,960 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$43,960
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$43,960
- Room & board$13,640
- Total cost of attendance$57,570
- Average net price after grants$26,392
Popular majors
Business, Education, Biology, Psychology, Engineering.
Hope College FAQ
- What is Hope College's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Hope College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1100–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Hope College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is Hope College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hope College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hope College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hope College cost?
- About $57,570 a year before aid; $26,392 on average after grants.
- What is Hope College's FAFSA school code?
- 002273. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hope College receives your information.
- What is Hope College's graduation rate?
- 78% of students finish within six years.
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