Hope College Admission Requirements

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Hope College Admission Overview

Hope College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Hope College admitted 79.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.83 GPA (A-) and SAT 1100-1340 / ACT 25-31. Hope College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hope College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hope College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

79.2%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Hope College acceptance rate is 79.2%. Last year, 4,081 of 5,150 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hope College and can you get accepted?

Hope College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Hope College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.83. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hope College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.83

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.83

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Hope College typically have around a 3.83 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Hope College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

51% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Hope College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	50.8%	Avg +
3.75 to 3.99	22.3%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	15.1%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	7.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	3.3%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	1.5%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Hope College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1100-1340

Freshmen who sent SAT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 550
Math 550
Composite 1100

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 670
Composite 1340

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Hope College typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1100–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. Hope College ranks #7 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1100 to 1340

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Hope College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Hope College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1340+	Above 75th	>88%
1220 to 1340	Avg +	79%-88%
1100 to 1220	Avg -	66%-79%
Below 1100	Below mid-50	<66%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hope College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

25-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 24
Composite 25

75th Percentile Scores

English 31
Math 29
Composite 31

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Hope College typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 25–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Hope College places #4 among colleges in Michigan and #220 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Hope College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Hope College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31+	Above 75th	>88%
28 to 31	Avg +	79%-88%
25 to 28	Avg -	66%-79%
Below 25	Below mid-50	<66%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Hope College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,999	2,150	5,150
Accepted	2,454	1,626	4,081
Acceptance Rate	82%	76%	79%
Enrolled	471	350	821
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	22%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hope College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hope College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hope College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Hope College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Hope College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.83 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1100-1340); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025