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Academics & Majors

Graduation Statistics

73%

graduate within six years
  • 73% within eight years
  • 63% within four years
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826 Graduates
Hope College offers bachelors degrees.
Bachelor's

Faculty Overview

576 Faculty
Full Time
  • 340 Instructional
  • 2 Research
  • 0 Public Service
Part Time
  • 232 Instructional
  • 2 Research
  • 0 Public Service

Study Options

Distance Learning

Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.

Study Abroad Opportunities

This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.

Reviews: Academic Rigor
  • Dale from Grandville, MI
  • 5
  • “The academics at Hope are outstanding. Yes, that means the classes can be difficult and a lot of work, but the professors are all excellent; supportive, encouraging, and willing to…”

  • Aug-12-2009 » Read More
  • Alison from Portage, MI
  • 4
  • “The professors here always offer office hours and are willing to help you in anyway possible. I feel like I'm constantly challenged and involved in my classes…”

  • Jul-26-2009 » Read More

Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor
Japanese Studies 9
Women's Studies -
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 40
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor
Accounting 24
Business Administration and Management, General 64
Business/Managerial Economics 4
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 46
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education Bachelor
Art Teacher Education -
Biology Teacher Education 3
Chemistry Teacher Education -
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 2
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 17
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 36
French Language Teacher Education -
German Language Teacher Education -
History Teacher Education 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 14
Music Teacher Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8
Physics Teacher Education -
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 5
Social Studies Teacher Education 6
Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 3
Engineering Bachelor
Engineering, General 18
English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
English Language and Literature, General 30
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General -
French Language and Literature 6
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 9
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor
Athletic Training/Trainer 5
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 35
History Bachelor
History, General 15
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
International/Global Studies 12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 11
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 32
Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 18
Physical Sciences Bachelor
Chemistry, General 33
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Physics, General -
Psychology Bachelor
Psychology, General 56
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor
Social Work 37
Social Sciences Bachelor
Economics, General 4
Political Science and Government, General 26
Sociology 9
Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
Art History, Criticism and Conservation -
Dance, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
Jazz/Jazz Studies -
Music Performance, General 2
Music Theory and Composition -
Music, General 4
Piano and Organ 2
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments 1
Voice and Opera 2