HOPE COLLEGE

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Hope College

School Overview

Hope College has a Reformed Church in America religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Holland, MI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

141 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
Main Phone: (616) 395-7000
Web Site: www.hope.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,949 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 259 male students and 466 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 35.7% of the student body, while females made up 64.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 93.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Hope College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Hope College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Hope College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 25,931
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 21,598
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 25,931

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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