Hope College
Holland, MI. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Holland, MI · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 3,288 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1090–1330 · 48% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1060–1300 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 24–31 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 82% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $55,646 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- EAII: Dec 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Education, Psychology, Biology, Engineering.
Hope College campus map
On campus
Vande Poel-Heeringa Stadium Courts, Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, Western Theological Seminary, Buys Athletic Fields, DeWitt Tennis Center, Van Wylen Library, DeVos Fieldhouse, Jim Heeringa Athletic Center, Dow Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Good Time Donuts, Russ's, Culver's, Petrino's Pizza, Corazón De Café
- Coffee: Colin’s Bakery, Kilwins, Holland Peanut Store, Bliss Bakery
- Nightlife: Big Lake Brewing, Obstacle No. 1
- Shops: West Michigan Cycle and Fitness, Borr's, Reader’s World
- Museums and culture: Theil-Nyenhuis Research Center, Herrick District Library, Organ House, Sperry's Moviehouse
- Groceries: Liquor Cave East, truenorth
- Parks: Smallenburg Park, Bouws Pool, Hallacy Park, Rosa Parks Green, Centennial Park, Windmill Island Gardens
Nearest train: Holland.