Hope College
Holland, MI · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1100 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 28
Popular programs at Hope College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 120 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 84 | |
| 3 | Engineering, General. | 52 | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 49 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 44 | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 40 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 40 | |
| 8 | Communication and Media Studies. | 39 | |
| 9 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 37 | |
| 10 | Special Education and Teaching. | 34 | |
| 11 | Social Work. | 33 | |
| 12 | Chemistry. | 23 | |
| 13 | English Language and Literature, General. | 22 | |
| 14 | Political Science and Government. | 22 | |
| 15 | Sociology. | 18 | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 13 | |
| 18 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 13 | |
| 19 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 13 | |
| 20 | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 12 |
Showing top 20 of 38 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Hope College?
Hope College has an acceptance rate of 79% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Hope College?
Admitted students at Hope College typically score between 1100 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Hope College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Hope College is approximately $27,182 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Hope College?
4-year graduation rate data for Hope College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
