- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–670 reading and writing, 550–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
- Average net price: $28,643 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Hope College reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Hope College reviews each application.
Hope College GPA requirements
Hope College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hope College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Hope College acceptance rate
Hope College admitted 4,081 of 5,150 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hope College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Holland, Michigan, with 3,395 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Hope College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 605 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 30 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1249 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Hope College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Hope College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,643 a year at Hope College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Hope College?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Hope College admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Hope College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Hope College admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Hope College?
A lot: Hope College requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Hope College?
Check Hope College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hope College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 28% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.
What is the acceptance rate at Hope College?
Hope College's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,081 of 5,150 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Hope College look for?
Hope College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Hope College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Hope College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–670 in reading and writing and 550–670 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Hope College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Hope College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Hope College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,643 a year at Hope College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Hope College consider legacy status?
No. Hope College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Hope College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Hope CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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