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Hope College

Hope College
141 East 12th Street, PO Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000


Fax number: (616) 395-7130
Website: https://hope.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 616 968-7850 7850
800 968-7850 7850 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $35
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.81
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Average SAT I: 611 verbal, 607 math
Average ACT: 28 English, 26 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 45%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 16%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,150
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,144
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 30%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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