Hope College

Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Hope College's 120-acre campus sits adjacent to downtown Holland, Michigan, offering a blend of small-town charm and academic focus. The college maintains a Christian atmosphere through its affiliation with the Reformed Church in America. Students benefit from the college's proximity to Lake Michigan, as well as its location between the major metropolitan areas of Chicago and Detroit. Hope shares its campus with Western Theological Seminary, fostering a unique inter-institutional environment.

Programs Analyzed
20
Avg Grad Earnings
$40,144/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
39/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$40,420/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 16% of students receive Pell Grants and 46% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $14,365 $57,460 7.0x
$30K – $48K $16,069 $64,276 6.2x
$48K – $75K $20,837 $83,348 4.8x
$75K – $110K $26,104 $104,416 3.8x
$110K+ $31,356 $125,424 3.2x
Sticker price (no aid) $40,420 $161,680 2.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Hope College

20 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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71 $72,146/yr High 3.7x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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71 $61,325/yr Very High 4.6x
Accounting and Related Services
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70 $61,120/yr Very High 4.1x
Business Administration
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59 $45,590/yr High 3.5x
Engineering, General
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56 $67,410/yr High 4.4x
Teacher Education
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49 $45,137/yr High 2.1x
Teacher Education
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49 $45,046/yr High 2.0x
Special Education and Teaching
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38 $48,630/yr High 2.1x
Social Work
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33 $37,270/yr Moderate 2.3x
Political Science and Government
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33 $32,389/yr Very High 1.0x
Chemistry
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33 $21,199/yr High 3.2x
Communication and Media Studies
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32 $38,956/yr High 2.4x
Biology, General
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30 $35,430/yr High 2.2x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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29 $35,992/yr Very High 2.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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26 $25,862/yr Moderate 2.4x
Sociology
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25 $29,181/yr High 2.2x
Psychology, General
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25 $28,135/yr High 2.2x
English Language and Literature, General
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19 $23,815/yr Very High 0.5x
Religion/Religious Studies
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15 $25,208/yr Very High 0.6x
Dance
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15 $23,050/yr Low 0.4x
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