Applying to Hope

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Hope College is 80.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.04%. 2,078 men and 3,073 women applied to Hope and 1,556 men and 2,588 women students were accepted.

Among them, 355 men and 600 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Hope.

In 2023, 457 students (48% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 15 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Hope.

The median SAT score is 1,210 with 610 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25^th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 660 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 24 at Hope. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.

The SAT and ACT scores at Hope College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Hope. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Hope College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .