CollegeXpress: Hope College Profile

Tuition & Fees

^$35,240

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

12%

600-699

52%

500-599

30%

400-499

700-800

16%

600-699

41%

500-599

37%

400-499

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30-36

32%

24-29

37%

18-23

28%

12-17

30-36

18%

24-29

51%

18-23

24%

12-17

30-36

24%

24-29

50%

18-23

25%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

38^%

male

62^%

female

teacher

students

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Not Selective

85^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,211
Declined	+ 537
Total Received	3,748

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Private (nonprofit)

3,056

undergraduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Men's Division III Basketball Champions and Runners-Up

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Codes

SAT	1301
ACT	2012

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Location

School Facts

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, MI.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	3,056
Established in	1866
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Reformed
Accredited by	• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council)

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Holland, MI

91-acre campus in Holland (population: 33,366), 30 miles from both Grand Rapids and Muskegon. Served by bus and train; air serves Grand Rapids and Muskegon. School operates transportation to off-campus employment locations.

Hope College
141 East 12th Street
Holland, MI 49422-9000

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
78%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

: 6 fraternities 14^% of male students
: 7 sororities 17^% of female students

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 37%
Top 1/4: 71%
Top 1/2: 94%

Bottom 1/2: 6%
Bottom 1/4: 0%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

12%

600-699

52%

500-599

30%

400-499

700-800

16%

600-699

41%

500-599

37%

400-499

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30-36

32%

24-29

37%

18-23

28%

12-17

30-36

18%

24-29

51%

18-23

24%

12-17

30-36

24%

24-29

50%

18-23

25%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$35
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	November 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	yes
Early action program application deadline	November 1
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

85^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,211
Declined	+ 537
Total Received	3,748

Admissions Factors

Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Not Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

William Vanderbilt
Vice President for Admissions
P: 800 968-7850
F: 616 395-7130
admissions@hope.edu

Financial Aid

80^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$28,350

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$46,850
Tuition	$34,900
Room	$4,880
Board	$5,750
Additional fees	$340
Books & supplies	$980
Average Financial Aid	- $28,350
Total with Avg. Aid	$18,500

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$31,173,269
Federal	$2,487,329
State	$2,201,270
Institutional	$26,303,868
Other external	$180,802

Non-need-based

Total	$13,073,119
Federal	$566,385
State	$5,600
Institutional	$11,582,163
Other external	$918,971

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 888 439-8907
F: 616 395-7160
finaid@hope.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Jill M. Nutt
Director of Financial Aid
nutt@hope.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, ice hockey, lacrosse, sailing

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, lacrosse, sailing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, flag football, Frisbee golf, inner-tube water polo, Korfball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Directors

Tim Schoonveld (men's)
Co-Director Of Athletics
email

Melinda Larson (women's)
Co-Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Mascot: Flying Dutchmen/Flying Dutch
School colors: orange and blue

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Art
Art History
Athletic Training
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Classical Languages
Communication
Computer Science
Dance/Performance/Choreography
Economics
Engineering
English
Exercise Science
French
Geology
German
History
International Studies
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Music Literature/History
Music Theory
Music/Vocal/Instrumental Education
Music/Vocal/Instrumental Performance
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Theatre
Women's Studies

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Programs Offered

Certificate programs
Double majors
Dual degrees
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option
Phi Beta Kappa
Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

Other
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-theology
Pre-veterinary science

3,056

total students

71^%

in-state

29^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

3,056
students

Female
62^%
1,899

Male
38^%
1,157

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95^%

2,917
students

Female
63^%
1,824

Male
37^%
1,093

5^%

139
students

Female
54^%
75

Male
46^%
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Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
2%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%: Hispanic/Latino
80%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

57^%

Transfer applicants accepted

49^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of All
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Essay or personal statement	Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Minority student
Older student
Personal
Psychological
Religious
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Math
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Other
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95^%

Additional services

Health insurance
Health service
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Reader services
Special transportation
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	28
Countries most often represented	China Honduras Japan Mexico South Korea Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants	Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Gary Camp
Associate Director of Admissions
800 968-7850
camp@hope.edu

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Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Not Selective

Private (nonprofit)

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Location

School Facts

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Holland, MI

Campus Life

Greek Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

Athletics Right Now

Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

3,056students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

2,917students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Of students' needs
were fully met

3,056
students

2,917
students

139
students