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Hope College is located in Holland, Michigan, United States. It was founded in the year 1851 as the Pioneer School. The college was officially chartered in the year 1866 and is now a member unit of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. Hope College offers students degree programs in a number of subjects such as nursing, arts, science, and music.
The men's teams of Hope College participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, track, tennis, swimming, and soccer. The women compete in basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball. Hope College also sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations such as the Opus, Chapel Choir, and Symphonette. Some notable alumni of the college are Pete Hoekstra, U.S. representative; Sufjan Stevens, musician; and Richard Smalley, Nobel prize winning chemist.
Hope College is in a small city, in Holland, MI. The school has a Reformed Church in America religious affiliation. Hope College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at Hope College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include science, music, and drama and performing arts.
Hope College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 530 to 650 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 540 and 650.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Hope College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Hope College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 3,226 students (3,140 full-time equivalent).
Hope College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Hope College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Hope College
141 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
General Phone: (616) 395-7000
http://www.hope.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 137 | English teaching, education of learning disabled, music teaching, social studies teaching, education of emotionally disturbed, art education, math teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 122 | English, political science, Spanish language, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, international studies, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 105 | business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Science | 71 | chemistry, biology, geology, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | psychology |
| Media | 47 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 23 | dance, drama |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 14 | music, music performance, jazz, violin, guitar, and strings, piano, voice |
| Engineering | 13 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Hope College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 718 | 61 |
In 2007, Hope College had a total enrollment of 3,226 students (3,140 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 69% |
| Illinois | 12% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Hope College offers campus housing for 2,441 of its 3,140 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Holland, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,748 | 2,275 | 83% | 819 | 36% |
| Men | 1,151 | 910 | 79% | 324 | 36% |
| Women | 1,597 | 1,365 | 85% | 495 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 26% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,300 |
| Room charge | $ 3,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,970 |
| Books and supplies | $ 732 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Hope College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227300)
Hope College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 91 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $74,507 | 24 | $70,490 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $59,908 | 36 | $57,316 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $50,532 | 48 | $47,279 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 135 | $64,205 | 110 | $55,461 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Japanese Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hope College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Reformed Church in America affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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