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Hope College 2023 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Holland, MichiganLocation

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Estd1851established year

3150enrollment

Private (Not for Profit)

8.8/10

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Hope College in the USA is a private, undergraduate, Christian liberal arts college established in 1851. The college is nestled in Holland, just a few miles from Lake Michigan.

The college enrolls a total of 2,902 students during the summer, 2023 session. With a moderate acceptance rate of 76%, Hope College welcomes students from nearly 36 states and territories and 29 countries with an international student population of 3%. Hope provides flexibility to the students in their academic interests by offering more than 91 major, minor, and pre-professional programs. Please note that there are no graduate or postgraduate programs offered at Hope College.

Candidates are selected on the basis of various academic and non-academic factors, with most important being academic GPA, Class rank, rigor of secondary school record, standardized test scores and recommendations. 96% of the graduates found employment or went on to pursue further studies after completing their studies, making it a good option for studying in the US.

Hope also provides dual enrollment, 3000+ internship opportunities, and off-campus learning experience to its students through over 300 study abroad programs from 60 countries.

COVID-19 Updates

Considering the present COVID-19 situation, the classes are scheduled as in-person, hybrid and online classes for those who will not be able to be on campus in the fall.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the college has adopted a test-optional policy.
As per this policy, there is no need to submit an ACT, SAT or CLT score alongside your application for admission.
When considering merit-based scholarships, the college still requires standardized test scores.
This is not a long term policy. The college is continuously monitoring the situation and will change this policy, if necessary.

Highlights

College Type	Private
Acceptance rate	76%
Percentage of International Students	3%
Student-Faculty Ratio	11:1
Application Portal	Common Application, Hope Application
Application Fee	35 USD
Intake sessions	Fall, Spring
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Minimum GPA Required	3.5-4.0
Minimum ACT Score	23-29
Minimum SAT Score	1110-1330
Financial Aid for International Students	Scholarships- Amount ranging from 3,000 USD to 15,000 USD
Admission Helpline	Email: admissions@hope.edu

Hope College Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 86% in the Fall of 2023, Hope College admissions are slightly selective. A total of 3,748 applications were received in this admission intake, out of which, 3,223 students were offered admission. Thus those fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirements have a good chance of getting accepted.

Hope College Application Deadlines

Completed admission materials must be submitted by the following deadlines

Type of Application	Deadline
Fall semester admission	March 15
Spring semester admission	November 1

Hope College International Admission

International students must meet additional admission requirements to be able to pursue higher studies in the US. However, the general requirements are the same for all.

Admission Requirements

Application Portal: Completed Common Application or Hope Application
Application Requirements:
- School reports and secondary school transcripts (should be submitted through the common application by your guidance counselor)
- Official post-secondary school transcripts, if attended
- Annual Financial Support Form, required to get the financial aids
- Minimum GPA is required
- Standardized test scores for US
  - Not compulsory for this semester due to Coronavirus Pandemic
  - Required to avail merit-based scholarships
- English proficiency test results
- Additional requirements as stated in the program eligibility
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Copy of a valid passport

English Proficiency test scores for International Students

If you are not a native English speaker, then you need to submit your English language test scores as proof for your proficiency in the language. The minimum scores required for various tests are given below:

Test	Score Required
TOEFL	A minimum of 79 with no sub-score less than 18
IELTS	A minimum of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6
Duolingo DET	A minimum score of 100
GTEC	A minimum score of 1200
Pearson PTE Academic	Minimum score 58, with no band below 53

Visa Process for International Students

All international students must submit the Hope College I-20 or DS-2019 Request Form with all supporting documents to get their I-20 form. This I-20 form is necessary when you are applying for a US student visa.

International students are advised to have an F-1 or J-1 visa to study at Hope College.

Fill your I-20 form and pay SEVIS I-901 fee through SEVIS website
Apply for F-1 or J-1 visa
Submit passport, certificate of financial support, and other required documents
Provide biometric information
Pay the visa application fee
Schedule and attend the visa interview by the embassy

Hope College Undergraduate Admissions

Hope College offers more than 80 major programs for undergraduate admissions. Among them, Sciences/engineering, management, education, psychology, communication, and nursing are the most popular courses.

Application portal: Common Application Portal

Application Fee: 35 USD

Admission Requirements:

School reports and secondary school transcripts
Official post-secondary school transcripts, if attended
Minimum GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale
SAT/ACT scores (Optional)
Letters of recommendation
English proficiency test results for international students
Must satisfy departmental requirements

SCT and ACT Requirements for Hope College

Test	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
SAT Evidence- Based Reading and Writing	570	670
SAT Math	540	660
ACT Composite	23	29
ACT English	23	31
ACT Math	22	28

FAQs

Ques. How can I apply to Hope College?

Ans. Applicants can apply by Common Application or Hope College Application with a payment of 35 USD.

Ques. What programs are offered at Hope College?

Ans. Applicants can apply to more than 90 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs at Hope College in the fields of Arts & Humanities, Natural & Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, and Pre-health Programs.

Ques. What is the acceptance rate of Hope College?

Ans. With an acceptance rate of 86% in the Fall of 2023, Hope College admissions are slightly selective.

Ques. Is Hope College Test-Optional?

Ans. Due to COVID 19, it has adopted a test-optional admissions policy for the 2022–23 & 2023–24 admission cycles.

Ques. By when can I apply to Hope College?

Ans. First-year students are required to complete the application by November 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis after this.

Ques. What are the English Language Proficiency requirements at Hope College?

Ans. A minimum score of 79 with no sub-score less than 18 on TOEFL is required or its equivalent on IELTS/PTE/Duolingo.

Ques. What is the tuition cost at Hope College for 2023-24?

Ans. The tuition cost is USD 36,300 for 2023-24. It may vary for different courses and programs.

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The atmosphere and the community offered. I wanted a place that would feel like a second home and help me grow and develop as an individual. This schools location was also ideal because it is located in downtown Holland.