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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
3,368
Undergraduates
1,341
Men - 39.8%
2,028
Women - 60.2%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
76% of 5,206 applicants were admitted
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.83
SAT Math
607 average
540-660 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
611 average
550-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27 average
26-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$53,630
Tuition and Fees
$38,420
Room and Board
$12,180
Average Percent of Need Met
82%
Average Freshman Award
$34,856
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$34,413
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
262
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
19%
10-19
33%
20-29
34%
30-39
11%
40-49
2%
50-99
1%
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Holland Population
33,140
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Grand Rapids
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
99% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
13% of women participate
Fraternities
6% 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
7.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.5%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
80.6%
Unknown
1.9%
International Students
2.3% from 28 countries
First-Year Students Returning
90.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
72.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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