Hope College
Admissions
Interested in attending Hope College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Hope College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Hope College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hope accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 5,206 people applied and 3,949 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Hope College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at Hope College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Hope College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Hope considers:
Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Hope College?
Grades
Students who recently attended Hope College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.83.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Hope is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Hope College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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