HOPE COLLEGE
- 141 E 12th St
- Holland, MI 49423
- OPEID College Code: 00227300
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- General Phone: (616) 395-7000
- President: James E Bultman
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,230
- College Mascot: Flying Dutchmen
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Hope College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Religious Affiliation
- Reformed Church in America
- Website
- www.hope.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
Hope College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,229 | 1,712 | 2,941 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 991 (81%) | 1,492 (87%) | 2,483 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 317 (32%) | 486 (33%) | 803 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 141 | 18% |
| ACT ® Exam | 724 | 90% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 15% | 60% | 91% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,511 | $4,164 | $2,126 | $10,540 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 668 | 555 | 566 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $25,660 | $24,920 | $23,800 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,660 | $24,920 | $23,800 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,660 | $24,920 | $23,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $772 | $732 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,870 | $7,650 | $7,300 |
| Other Expenses | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,440 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $35,820 | $34,832 | $33,272 |
| In-State | $35,820 | $34,832 | $33,272 |
| Out of State | $35,820 | $34,832 | $33,272 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $26,460 | $25,692 | $24,532 |
| In-State | $26,460 | $25,692 | $24,532 |
| Out of State | $26,460 | $25,692 | $24,532 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $26,460 | $25,692 | $24,532 |
| In-State | $26,460 | $25,692 | $24,532 |
| Out of State | $26,460 | $25,692 | $24,532 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,230 Undergraduate: 3,230
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,286 Female: 1,944
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,286 Female: 1,944
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,114 Part-Time: 116
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,114 Part-Time: 116
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 55 | 2% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.2% |
| Black | 74 | 2% |
| Asian | 74 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 4% |
| White | 2,876 | 89% |
| Unknown | 27 | 0.8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 55 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,410 | 44% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,440 | 45% |
| Ages 22-24 | 265 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 23 | 0.7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 8 | 0.2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 6 | 0.2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 13 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 8 | 0.2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 782 | 577 | 205 |
| Faculty Status | 359 | 265 | 94 |
| Tenured Faculty | 134 | 134 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 345 | 251 | 94 |
| Primarily Instruction | 337 | 243 | 94 |
| Primarily Research | 8 | 8 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 88 | 86 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 128 | 83 | 45 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 221 | 157 | 64 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 121 | 82 | 39 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 84 | 59 | 25 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,447 (243) | $66,730 (135) | $59,344 (108) |
| Professor | $74,993 (94) | $76,539 (64) | $71,695 (30) |
| Associate Professor | $61,536 (71) | $62,551 (40) | $60,226 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,019 (72) | $52,661 (29) | $51,587 (43) |
| Instructor | $42,323 (6) | $40,411 (2) | $43,279 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,447 (243) | $66,730 (135) | $59,344 (108) |
| Professor | $74,993 (94) | $76,539 (64) | $71,695 (30) |
| Associate Professor | $61,536 (71) | $62,551 (40) | $60,226 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,019 (72) | $52,661 (29) | $51,587 (43) |
| Instructor | $42,323 (6) | $40,411 (2) | $43,279 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 542 | 336 | 206 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 489 | 305 | 184 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Football | 128 | 128 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Soccer | 55 | 29 | 26 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving | 61 | 31 | 30 |
| Tennis | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 106 | 50 | 56 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 56 | 29 | 27 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $18,212 | $9,849 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,621 | $2,690 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 61 | 33 | 28 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 79% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 74% |
| Female | 82% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 73% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 66% |
| 5 Years | 79% |
| 6 Years | 79% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 21 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 21 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 10 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 13 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009