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Hope College, founded in 1862, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts institution. Its 45-acre campus is located in a residential area of Holland, 30 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. Campus architecture includes 19th century structures as well as modern buildings.

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Private
studentType
Coed
3,425
Undergraduates
1,398
Men - 40.8%
2,025
Women - 59.1%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
87% of 4,844 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.82 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
591 average
530-650 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
608 average
540-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28 average
25-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$61,660
Tuition and Fees
$43,980
Room and Board
$14,200
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Freshman Award
$40,386
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$29,158
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
280
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
17%
10-19
38%
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Holland Population
33,140
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Grand Rapids, MI
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
76% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
29.1% of women participate
Fraternities
21% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
2.6%
Black/African-American
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
78.5%
Unknown
1.5%
International Students
2.9% from 36 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
67.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
71%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
23.0%
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