Hope College

Hope College is a private, residential, liberal arts college located in downtown Holland, Michigan, United States. It was originally founded as the Pioneer School in 1851. The college received its state charter in 1862. The main campus spreads across an area of over 90 acres. The college offers more than 80 majors leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Hope College enrolls more than 3,000 students every year.

The U.S. News & World Report's 2009 edition included Hope College among the 33 institutions noted for their outstanding undergraduate research programs. Hope College has an active Greek life. More than 10% of the students belong to the social fraternities and sororities on campus.

Hope College Highlights

Where Hope College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Reformed Church in America religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, music, media, therapy and counseling, and science.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Hope College was 3,226 in 2007 (3,140 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Hope College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Hope College provides on-campus housing for 2,441 of its 3,140 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Hope College Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Hope College is in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Hope College Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: