It is moderately difficult to get into Hope College. Hope College admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 5,150 students applied to Hope College and 4,144 were admitted.
If you want to apply to Hope College, the application fee is $35.
Students who submit their applications to Hope College for fall should anticipate a decision by December 1.
Here's an overiew of some of Hope College's admissions stats.
Hope College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.8 |
Mean SAT Score | 1219 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 45% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 16% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Hope College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | Yes | November 1 | November 24 |
Hope College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Hope College will release EA admissions decisions no later than November 24.
Some students apply early to help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
For applicants who are not residents of Michigan, getting into Hope College is moderately difficult.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Hope College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.
What does Hope College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Make sure to check with Hope College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Hope College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Hope College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | – | √ | – | – |
Letter(s) of Recommendation | – | – | 1 | – |
Transcript(S) of College Record | – | – | – | – |
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | – | – | – | – |
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
Students admitted to Hope College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Hope College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 45% of Hope College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 16% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
The mean composite SAT score for a Hope College student is 1219.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Hope College students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Hope College students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.
To be most competitive at Hope College, you should strive to earn between 25 and 31 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Hope College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.
A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Hope College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Hope College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Hope College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Hope College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Hope College.
Does Hope College accept transfer credits?
✅ Hope College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Hope College accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Hope College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Hope College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Hope College?
❌ No, Hope College is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Hope College's acceptance rate?
✅ Hope College's acceptance rate is 80%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hope College?
❌ Hope College does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Hope College? Hope College is a somewhat selective institution. The Hope College acceptance rate is 80%. This means that the institution accepts 80 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Hope College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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At Hope College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.81. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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