Hope College

Hope College is a private liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan, rooted in the Reformed Church in America and serving undergraduate students through a residential academic model. Founded in 1851, the college combines broad liberal arts study with professional and pre-professional pathways, and it grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. Its academic structure spans arts, humanities, social sciences, natural and applied sciences, business, education, engineering, and health fields, giving the institution a broad role in undergraduate education in western Michigan. The college’s work extends beyond classroom instruction into undergraduate research, global engagement, and student formation. Hope operates the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career to connect students with internships, career development, and vocational discernment, and it supports undergraduate scholarship through research opportunities across disciplines. The institution also maintains a strong campus-life identity through residential living, athletics, music, theatre, and student organizations. Its location in Holland places it within a Lake Michigan regional economy while also linking students to study abroad and off-campus learning opportunities. Hope College serves a traditional undergraduate population while also engaging families, alumni, churches, and regional employers through admissions, philanthropy, and community partnerships. The college reports an enrollment of about 3,000 students and emphasizes close faculty-student interaction characteristic of liberal arts institutions. As a church-related college with a long history in Michigan, Hope combines faith-informed institutional heritage with contemporary undergraduate education, preparing students for graduate study, professional work, service, and leadership.