Hope College Acceptance Rate
Holland, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,206
- Admitted
- 3,949
- Yield
- 21.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hope College's acceptance rate has fallen from 77.4% in 2014–15 to 75.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,395 to 5,206 (+18%) over that period.
Its 75.9% rate makes Hope College more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.2% for women vs 69.7% for men, a 10.5-point gap). Hope College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,395 | 3,402 | 77.4% | 830 |
| 2015–16 | 4,420 | 3,184 | 72% | 796 |
| 2016–17 | 3,899 | 3,291 | 84.4% | 725 |
| 2017–18 | 4,377 | 3,223 | 73.6% | 779 |
| 2018–19 | 4,362 | 3,298 | 75.6% | 798 |
| 2019–20 | 3,748 | 3,211 | 85.7% | 689 |
| 2020–21 | 3,907 | 3,041 | 77.8% | 788 |
| 2021–22 | 4,172 | 3,854 | 92.4% | 793 |
| 2022–23 | 5,152 | 4,145 | 80.5% | 955 |
| 2023–24 | 5,206 | 3,949 | 75.9% | 834 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,054 | 2,449 | 80.2% |
| Men | 2,152 | 1,500 | 69.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–660 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 14% |
How Hope College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hope College's acceptance rate?
Hope College's acceptance rate is 75.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,949 admitted of 5,206 applicants).
Is Hope College test optional?
Hope College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hope College?
Hope College received 5,206 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,949.
What SAT score do you need for Hope College?
Admitted students at Hope College typically scored 550–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hope College getting harder to get into?
Hope College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.4% in 2014–15 to 75.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.hope.edu/.