Hope College

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.

Hope College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Hope College's admissions stats.

Hope College 2023	Admissions Statistics
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

Hope College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Hope College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	November 24

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Applying Early to Hope College?

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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.

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More on Hope College Admissions

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For applicants who are not residents of Michigan, getting into Hope College is moderately difficult.

Transferring to Hope College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Hope College

Hope College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Hope College?

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.

Admissions Factors at Hope College

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
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.

Hope College Application Requirements

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	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hope College?

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.

Standardized Test Scores

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.

More Information on Transferring to Hope College

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

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Hope College Admissions FAQs

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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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