Hope College Admission
Acceptance Rate
79.24%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.12%
Freshmen Enrollment
821
SAT Scores
1,215
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 5,150 students have applied and 4,081 students have allowed to admit to Hope College (Acceptance rate: 79.24%). Hope's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.12 % where 821 students have finally enrolled out of 4,081 admitted students.
Hope acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Albion College and Hillsdale College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 50.71%).
Hope enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 31.21%).
How to Apply to Hope College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hope. Hope offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://hope.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://hope.edu/admissions/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | https://hope.edu/offices/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://hope.edu/admissions/resources/net-price-calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://hope.edu/offices/financial-aid/veterans-affairs.html |
| Disability Service | https://hope.edu/offices/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hope and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Hope College is 1,215 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hope College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,420). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hope College | 1,215 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,420 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,108 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hope College, 232 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,215 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 605 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| Total | 1,100 | 1,215 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Hope College, 77 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 24 | 30 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Hope Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hope College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |