Hope College
At Hope College, academic excellence in the liberal arts combine with a vibrant Christian faith. This rare combination means you’ll spend every day here challenging yourself and asking questions. The answers will shape your life. With 3,100+ students and nearly 360 professors, we inspire students to live life to the fullest — and achieve remarkable results. As a Hope student, you’ll immerse yourself in the liberal arts, exploring ideas and faith, freely and fully. A Hope education is personal and powerful. Experience the Hope difference for yourself.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Application requirements for first-year students:
November 1 is our Early Notification Deadline (non-binding). If your application is complete by this date we’ll mail our decision in early December. We review applications completed after November 1 on a rolling basis.
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.
- Completed Common Application including high school transcript and School Report
- Official transcript(s) from any colleges you’ve attended (dual enrollment/early college)
November 1 is our Early Notification Deadline (non-binding). If your application is complete by this date we’ll mail our decision in early December. We review applications completed after November 1 on a rolling basis.
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.
Transfer
Application requirements for transfer students:
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.
- Completed Common Application
- Official final high school transcript (submitted by a counselor at your former high school)
- College transcript(s) (from all previous colleges)
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.
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Visit us
It’s no secret – the best way for you to get to know Hope is to spend time on our campus!
Join us on campus for an individual visit, Anchor Day or Saturday visit.
Join us on campus for an individual visit, Anchor Day or Saturday visit.
Faithful, Welcoming, and Transformational — Hope College is where Christ became a relationship for me, where I’ve encountered the most amazing mentors and loving friends, and where opportunities have taken me from downtown Holland, Michigan to Pennsylvania Avenue.