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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. Campus architecture includes 19th century structures as well as modern buildings.

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Private
studentType
Coed
3,247
Undergraduates
1,257
Men - 38.7%
1,991
Women - 61.3%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
80% of 5,150 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.81
SAT Math
607 average
540-660 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
611 average
550-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27 average
25-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$52,061
Tuition and Fees
$37,221
Room and Board
$11,900
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Freshman Award
$33,342
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$34,259
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
247
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
16%
10-19
42%
20-29
29%
30-39
10%
40-49
2%
50-99
2%
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Holland Population
33,140
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Grand Rapids
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
99% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
13% of women participate
Fraternities
6% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
2.4%
Black/African-American
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.5%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
81.1%
Unknown
1.5%
International Students
2.6% from 28 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
75.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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