Hope College Acceptance Rate
Hope College's overall acceptance rate for the most recent application year (2024) stands at 65.6%, with 3,700 applicants and 2,427 accepted. Domestic students have a notably higher acceptance rate at 80.4%, having accepted 2,410 out of 3,000 applicants, while the international acceptance rate is just 2.4% with only 17 acceptances from 700 applicants. Historically, overall acceptance rates have declined from 75.6% in 2019 to the current figure, with 61.45% for transfer students being consistent over the last several years. SAT scores range from a 25th percentile composite of 1090 to a 75th percentile of 1310, and the average GPA of incoming students is 3.83.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,700
Accepted Applicants: 2,427
Historical Acceptance Rates
Hope College's overall acceptance rate has shown a declining trend in recent years, with a rate of 66.1% for the application year 2022, down from 68.0% in 2021 and 69.6% in 2020. The acceptance rate was considerably higher at 75.6% for the application year 2019 and 73.6% for 2018, indicating a shift towards a more competitive admissions landscape. In 2017, the acceptance rate peaked at 84.4%, showcasing a significant decrease over the subsequent years. With 3,450 applicants in 2022 and 2,282 accepted, the data reflects a continuing trend of increased selectivity at Hope College.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Hope College's wait list statistics for recent application years are currently unavailable, as no data has been reported for offered or accepted students from 2020 through 2024. Consequently, the acceptance rates over these years remain undefined. The lack of metrics indicates an uncertain landscape for wait-listed applicants, suggesting that prospective students should carefully consider their options.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Hope College maintains a consistent transfer acceptance rate of 61.45% for the Class of 2028, with 110 out of 179 applicants being accepted. This rate has remained stable since 2019, as each subsequent year, including 2023, recorded the same rate and applicant numbers. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 2.0, indicating that while the acceptance rate is relatively high, the academic qualifications of applicants reflect a diverse range.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 179
Accepted Applicants: 110
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.83
SAT
1090-1310
Math: 540-650
Reading: 550-660
ACT
26-31
Math: 23-29
English: 23-31
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 78.6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.5% |
| Black/African American | 3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Non-resident Alien | 2.3% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2.7% |
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