Paying for Hope

What does it cost to attend Hope College?

The 2025 tuition & fees of Hope College is $39,484. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average tuition for Baccalaureate Colleges' tuition of $28,986.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2026 estimated tuition & fees at Hope is $41,385 for Michigan residents and $41,385 for out-of-state students, a 4.8% increase compared to 2025's rate.

Hope 2025 Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesBaccalaureate Colleges' Average
2023-2024$37,670$28,191
2024-2025$39,484$28,986
Change % 2024-20254.82%2.82%
2025-2026 Estimate$41,385$29,804

How much do you actually pay at Hope?

The living costs at Hope is $15,050 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.84% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.14%.

The Hope's 2025 COA is $55,724 for on-campus living and off-campus COA is $46,924.

94% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $22,475. It could cover 56.92% of the full tuition amount.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $33,249.

Hope College 2025 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
Tuition & Fees$39,484
Room & Board$12,950$3,560
Personal Expenses$2,100$2,690
Books & Supplies$1,190
COA$55,724$46,924
COA with Financial Aid$33,249$24,449

Hope 4-Years Tuition

How Much is Hope tuition for 4 years?

Hope's 4-years tuition is $162,523, based on current tuition and change rate.

Since the tuition & fees at Hope College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

Hope 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2029Fall 2025$39,938$40,396$40,860$41,329$162,523
Class of 2030Fall 2026$40,396$40,860$41,329$41,804$164,390
Class of 2031Fall 2027$40,860$41,329$41,804$42,284$166,278
Class of 2032Fall 2028$41,329$41,804$42,284$42,770$168,188
Class of 2033Fall 2029$41,804$42,284$42,770$43,261$170,120

Net Price for 4 Years at Hope

Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2025, the estimated 4-years COA is $229,688.

Hope 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2029Fall 2025$56,395$57,074$57,762$58,457$229,688
Class of 2030Fall 2026$57,074$57,762$58,457$59,162$232,455
Class of 2031Fall 2027$57,762$58,457$59,162$59,874$235,255
Class of 2032Fall 2028$58,457$59,162$59,874$60,596$238,089
Class of 2033Fall 2029$59,162$59,874$60,596$61,326$240,958

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $139,788.

Hope 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2029Fall 2025$33,920$34,599$35,287$35,982$139,788
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,599$35,287$35,982$36,687$142,555
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,287$35,982$36,687$37,399$145,355
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,982$36,687$37,399$38,121$148,189
Class of 2033Fall 2029$36,687$37,399$38,121$38,851$151,058

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Hope is $650.

Per Credit Hour Charge at Hope
YearTuition Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2023-2024$620
2024-2025$650
2025-2026 (Estimate)$681

Hope Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Hope College and its similar schools.

Tuition Comparison between Hope and Similar Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
Hope College$39,484
University of Detroit Mercy$32,946
Davenport University$24,466
Baker College$13,000
Lawrence Technological University$44,760
Calvin University$39,350

Hope Tuition Frequently Asked Questions

For the academic year 2024-2025, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Hope are $39,484 for all students.
The total cost of attendance (COA) at Hope for the academic year 2024-2025 includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living expenses. For in-state students, the estimated COA is $55,724 per year. Actual costs may vary depending on housing choices and personal expenses.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.82% compared to the previous year.
94% of Hope undergraduates receive grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,475 per student. Additional financial aid options are available through Hope's financial aid office.
The projected 4-year cost for a degree is approximately $229,688. The tuition and fees are around $41,329 per year, totaling about $162,523 over four years.
Hope charges $650 per credit hour for all undergraduates.
The undergraduate tuition at Hope is a little bit lower than the average for similar schools ($46,223 - private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).The graduate tuition at Hope is much lower than the average for similar schools ($23,582 - private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).

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