Applying to Hope

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Hope College is 75.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.12%. 2,152 men and 3,054 women applied to Hope and 1,500 men and 2,449 women students were accepted.

Among them, 330 men and 504 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Hope.

In 2024, 354 students (43% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 115 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Hope.

The median SAT score is 1,200 with 610 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 650 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 26 at Hope. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 29.

The SAT and ACT scores at Hope College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, 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, English Proficiency Test, 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 reqired .

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 .

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Hope.