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Hope College: the applicant's brief

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The short answer

Hope College is a public university in the United States with a Christian atmosphere and a campus in Holland, Michigan. It suits students who want a small-town setting near Lake Michigan and want to confirm how its Christian affiliation fits their academic plans.
What you can study

Hope College is described as a Christian liberal arts college. No subject areas or degree programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue needs to be checked on the university website before applying.
Getting in

International applicants should use the university website to check entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and any country-specific admissions steps. Because no admissions details are given here, the safest next step is to confirm the current process with the admissions office.
What it costs

No tuition fee or fee range is published. Confirm the current cost with the admissions office, and also check expected living costs in Holland, Michigan, before you apply.
Coming from abroad

The university is in the United States and the campus is in Holland, Michigan. The key practical questions to settle are whether the course you want is offered, what documents are required, what the application deadline is, and whether the Christian setting is relevant to your plans; confirm language of instruction and visa support on the official website.
How it compares

Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Hope College stands out more for its Christian liberal arts identity and its Holland location than for large-scale size or a broad public university profile. If you want a campus near downtown and close to Lake Michigan rather than a city campus, it is a different choice from the larger, more research-heavy options in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Hope College

What type of university is Hope College?

It is a public university in the United States, and it is also described as a Christian liberal arts college with affiliation to the Reformed Church in America.

Where is Hope College located?

It is in Holland, Michigan, in the United States.

Does Hope College publish its tuition fee?

No tuition fee is published. Confirm the current rate with the admissions office.

What is the campus like?

The campus is 120 acres and is adjacent to the downtown commercial district. It is near the eastern shores of Lake Michigan and is shared with Western Theological Seminary.

Overview

Hope College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan, United States. Dutch immigrants originally opened it in 1851 as the Pioneer School, four years after the community was first settled. The first freshman college class matriculated in 1862, and Hope received its state charter in 1866. Hope College is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and retains a Christian atmosphere. Its 120-acre (49 ha) campus is adjacent to the downtown commercial district and has been shared with Western Theological Seminary since 1884. The Hope College campus is near the eastern shores of Lake Michigan and is 2.5 hours away from two major cities, Chicago and Detroit.

Programs at Hope College

70 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting and Public Accounting

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

American Ethnic Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Asian Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Biblical Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Business

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Chemistry and Biochemistry

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Chinese Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Christian History and Theology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Classical Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Communication

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Community Art Pedagogy

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Law

Criminal Justice

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Dance Pedagogy

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Dance Performance/Choreography

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Dance Production

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Education

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Emotionally Impaired

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Engineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Ethics, Culture and Social Witness

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Sports & Recreation

Exercise Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

French

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Science

Geology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

German

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Global Health

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Global Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Japanese

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Jazz Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Sports & Recreation

Kinesiology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Latin

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Learning Disabilities

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Science

Mathematics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Ministry

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Music Education – Instrumental

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Music Education – Vocal

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Neuroscience

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Nursing

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Organizational Leadership Practice

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Peace and Justice Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Philosophy

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Physical Education

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Science

Physics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Political Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Religion

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Witness

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Spanish

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Special Education

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Science

Statistics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Studio Art

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Theatre

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Education

Visual Arts Education P-12

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Women’s and Gender Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Worship Leadership

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Youth Ministry

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Professional

Professional Medicine & Health Sciences

Chiropractic

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⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time

Professional Medicine & Health Sciences

Dentistry

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⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time

Professional Social Sciences & Psychology

Genetic Counseling

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⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time

Professional Law

Law

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⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.