Paying for Hope College

2024 Tuition & Fee $37,670 1.21%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Hope College (Hope) is $37,670 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $19,771. It could cover 52.48% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $33,269 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Hope's 4-year tuition is $153,247, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $218,991.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Hope College is $37,670. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.21% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $38,124 , a 1.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Hope Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$37,221$13,780
2023-2024$37,670$14,220
Change % 2023-20241.21%3.19%
2024-2025$38,124$14,674

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Hope. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $620.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$995
2023-2024$620
2024-2025$386

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,220 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.19% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 32.52% compared to the previous year.
The Hope's 2024 on-campus COA is $53,040 and off-campus COA is $44,880.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Hope
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$37,670
Room & Board$12,180$3,450
Personal Expenses$2,040$2,610
Books & Supplies$1,150
Cost of Attendance$53,040$44,880
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Hope Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Hope?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Hope is $153,247.
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.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Hope 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$37,925$38,182$38,440$38,700$153,247
Class of 2029Fall 2025$38,182$38,440$38,700$38,962$154,285
Class of 2030Fall 2026$38,440$38,700$38,962$39,226$155,329
Class of 2031Fall 2027$38,700$38,962$39,226$39,492$156,381
Class of 2032Fall 2028$38,962$39,226$39,492$39,759$157,439

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $218,991.
Hope 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$53,710$54,393$55,089$55,799$218,991
Class of 2029Fall 2025$54,393$55,089$55,799$56,523$221,804
Class of 2030Fall 2026$55,089$55,799$56,523$57,261$224,672
Class of 2031Fall 2027$55,799$56,523$57,261$58,014$227,597
Class of 2032Fall 2028$56,523$57,261$58,014$58,782$230,579

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $139,907.
Hope 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$33,939$34,622$35,318$36,028$139,907
Class of 2029Fall 2025$34,622$35,318$36,028$36,752$142,720
Class of 2030Fall 2026$35,318$36,028$36,752$37,490$145,588
Class of 2031Fall 2027$36,028$36,752$37,490$38,243$148,513
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,752$37,490$38,243$39,011$151,495

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Hope College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Hope
In-StateOut-of-State
Hope College$37,670
University of Detroit Mercy$32,300
Davenport University$23,324
Baker College$12,810
Calvin University$38,670
Lawrence Technological University$41,872
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