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• Academic Excellence at Hope College
• Estimated Cost of a Hope College Education
• Location: Holland, Michigan

Hope College occupies a special place in the vast array of educational opportunities offered in the United States. As a liberal arts college offering education within the context of the historic Christian faith, Hope is a place of open inquiry, acceptance of intellectual challenge, rigorous engagement with hard questions, and vigorous but civil discussion of different beliefs and understandings.

Hope welcomes capable men and women of all social and economic levels. The College is interested in students who sincerely seek to enlarge their minds, to deepen their commitments, and to develop their capacities for service. Hope provides an adventure in learning and living, not only for knowledge and wisdom, but also for understanding, meaning, and purpose. As partners in this fellowship, Hope students find a faculty of professionally distinguished scholars who have a genuine concern for the total development of each student.

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Academic Programs at Hope College

The academic curriculum at Hope College features a variety of courses in more than 80 fields of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The College has long been known for outstanding pre-professional training. Each year many graduates go on to further study in the leading graduate and professional schools in the USA and abroad; others directly enter professions. Approximately 3,200 students are enrolled at Hope, including students from 29 countries.

Hope College Accreditations:

• The Higher Learning Commission
• American Chemical Society
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education
• National Association of Schools of Art and Design
• National Association of Schools of Dance
• National Association of Schools of Music
• National Association of Schools of Theatre
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Engineering Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in engineering
• and other agencies

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Academic Excellence at Hope College

In America's Best Colleges guide published by U.S. News and World Report, Hope is included among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States. The widely read book Colleges that Change Lives cites Hope as one of 40 "life-changing" colleges that are "outdoing the Ivies and the major universities in producing winners" and describes the College as a place that "raises higher education's moral and intellectual levels." Hope's main library was named a national winner in the college category of the Excellence in Academic Libraries Award presented by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).

The 2007 Fiske Guide to Colleges includes Hope as one of the best and most interesting institutions in the nation, observing that "While the college has pride in its Christian roots, it also provides a place for the less religious and more liberal. High marks are given to Hope's science programs and student activities, as well as the personalities on campus," and further praising the professors "for their teaching and accessibility."

Six departments in the sciences (biology, chemistry, computer science, the geological and environmental sciences, mathematics, and physics and engineering) held grants through the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates program for the summer of 2006. Hope has consistently held more of the grants than any other liberal arts college in the country, and more than all but a handful of institutions of any type -- including research universities -- nationwide.

The College's performing arts are also well-regarded. Hope is the only private, four-year liberal arts college in the United States with national accreditation in art, dance, music and theatre.

Through its faculty, Hope College is noted for its emphasis on active learning, whether through collaborative research, internships, off-campus study, cooperative learning or other modes.

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Estimated Cost of a Hope College Education
All fees are subject to change.

In most cases, international students must pay all their expenses. Hope College does offer a limited number of academic scholarships. Selection is based on strength of academic record, SAT scores, TOEFL scores, recommendations and extra-curricular involvement.

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Location: Hope College is located in Holland, Michigan approximately 30 minutes from the city of Grand Rapids (the airport is 35 minutes away), and two and a half hours from Chicago. The population of the greater Holland area is 122,000, and is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan. Near campus, you can find restaurants, coffee shops, stores, parks, and other downtown establishments. During the summer, recreational opportunities include swimming, boating, and great fishing. Bike paths extend kilometers beyond the city limits. Winters bring much excitement for our international students who have never experienced snow!

International students are often well-known and appreciated on campus. Many of your professors will take a real interest in you as an individual and make an effort to get to know you on a personal level. The international education staff and community tries to create a home away from home atmosphere for all international students. Upon your arrival at Hope College, you will find yourself as part of this international family and be warmly welcomed by many returning international students.

The Hope community enjoys and encourages a wide range of denominations and religious faiths on campus. Our international students have many different religious backgrounds (Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim), bringing unique and enriching viewpoints to our campus, which are encouraged and respected.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hope College in Michigan! To learn more, review all of our programs and select the ones that interest you. Then complete the inquiry form, and we'll respond to you directly.