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Private 4-YearMTA ParticipantOttawa County

Hope College

Holland, Ottawa County, MI

A private liberal arts college emphasizing cultural heritage, natural science inquiry, and social understanding in general education.

Enrollment
3,100
6-year graduation
58%
Founded
1866
Carnegie
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Overview

A private liberal arts college emphasizing cultural heritage, natural science inquiry, and social understanding in general education.

Location
Holland, Ottawa County, MI
Founded
1866
Sector
Private 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
170301

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Institution Type

Independent bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Hope College — 40 total credits (32 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Hope College accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
44%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

3,100

↑ 0 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
20203,1002,3567442,201
20213,1002,3567442,201
20223,1002,3567442,201
20233,1002,3567442,201
20243,1002,3567442,201

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
54%
6-year graduation rate
58%
Data source
ipeds

Updated 2023-24

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