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Undergraduate Students: 3,369
Average Class Size: 17
Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Students Receiving Aid: 100%
Average GPA: 3.8
Average ACT: 27

Hope College

Hope College is a co-educational, Christian liberal arts college located just blocks from downtown Holland. Hope graduates are educated to think about life’s most important issues with clarity, wisdom, and a deep understanding of the foundational commitments of the historic Christian faith. They are agents of Hope who live faithfully into their vocations, prepared for lives of leadership and service in a global society. With access to over 300 study abroad programs in more than 60 countries, students have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world.

Academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith combine to strengthen each other in a supportive and welcoming community at Hope. Hope is ecumenically diverse and values open discussion of matters of faith and respect for the opinions of others.

Hope is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 100 “Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Nation” and is ranked 27th for “Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects.”


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Hope College offers 83 academic majors including Psychology, Business, and Education.

As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. In 2022, Hope’s women’s basketball team won the NCAA Division III National Championship.

Students can choose from more than 80 clubs and organizations on campus.

Located near the charming downtown area of Holland, Hope College offers students easy access to local coffee shops, quaint boutiques and delicious restaurants. Additionally, the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan are just a ten-minute drive from campus.