Hope College
Hope College is one of the forty private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in an urban area, in Holland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,150 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 779 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 686 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 88%). Every year 80% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Hope College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,490, and fees were $290. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,490 and $290 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,150 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Reformed Church in America |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate88% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 45 |
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Calvin College
28 miles away |
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Davenport University
29 miles away |
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58 miles away |
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75 miles away |
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77 miles away |
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Alma College
83 miles away |
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Goshen College
86 miles away |
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Spring Arbor University
88 miles away |
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Milwaukee School of Engineering
93 miles away |
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Marquette University
94 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1923 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1090 to 1320 |
| ACT | 24 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $855/credit | |
| In State Students | $855/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $855/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $38,475 | $38,475 | $38,475 |
| ADN | 70 | $59,850 | $59,850 | $59,850 |
| BSN | 125 | $106,875 | $106,875 | $106,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Hope College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 21% | $4,184 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $504 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $1,793 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 93% | $14,197 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,964 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $15,019 |
$27,795
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,382 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,801 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,657 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,190 |
| Over $110,000$33,584 |
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Student Population
3,150
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,926
Women
1,224
Men
96%
Full-time
4%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
82% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.
