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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Michelle Kerr

Twice in a week, the top academic honor presented by the NCAA to a current athlete has gone to a Hope student.

The Elite 89 award is presented to the athlete competing in a NCAA championship with the highest cumulative grade point average among all of the competitors.

The award in recent days has been presented to Hope volleyball player Jayne Kessel and cross country runner Michelle Kerr. Both students have maintained perfect 4.0 grade point averages, Kessel as a chemistry major and Kerr majoring in nursing.

NCAA Academic Honors Presented to Two Hope Athletes

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