Preparing Students for Lives of Leadership and Service Since 1866
Academic Excellence Grounded in Christian Tradition Makes the Liberal Arts Come Alive
Over 90 Areas of Study, 80+ Student Organizations and 300 Off-Campus Study Programs
One of the Best in Undergraduate Research by US. News & World Report
Continuously Named Among the Best in Liberal Arts Nationwide by Forbes
Ranked Among the Best In Innovation and Creative Activities by US. News & World Report
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Faithful. Welcoming. Transformational.
91自拍论坛 is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community in downtown Holland, Michigan. This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation equips our students to live faithfully into their vocations and make a difference in the world.
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2024 HEED Award
Hope has received its third consecutive HEED Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Anchored Tuition Pledge
91自拍论坛 has announced the 鈥淎nchored Tuition Pledge,鈥 committing to hold tuition at the starting rate for each incoming class beginning with the fall 2022 semester 鈥 and to keep it at the present level for all current students.
Hope Forward
Hope Forward is an entirely new funding model that will provide fully-funded tuition for every student at 91自拍论坛.
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Academic Programs
Liberal arts curriculum. Graduate-level research. Hands-on opportunities. The highest standards. These are the elements that help Hope students from every discipline succeed 鈥 in school and in life.
Hope's Christian Aspirations
91自拍论坛 is a Christian community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith and a personal encounter with the living Christ through the Holy Spirit.
91自拍论坛
The 91自拍论坛 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.
Arts
At 91自拍论坛, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Cost and Financial Aid
Planning for college expenses is easier when you鈥檝e got an expert on your side. We鈥檙e here to help.
Launching Hope with Grace
Pioneers. Co-creators. OGs. The first 20 Hope Forward graduates are proof that the fully-funded tuition program is not only working, but also having a far-reaching positive impact on students鈥 lives and the campus community 鈥 and poised to do the same beyond.
People of Hope
Campus Safety鈥檚 Rick Altamira is one of the hundreds of Hope employees whose work is essential to the campus community 鈥 and who seldom see their names in the headlines. People of Hope, we see you.
Reaching This Generation
The Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart says he doesn鈥檛 need to trailblaze a new strategy to reach students. He just needs to remember the charge he was given on the day of his ordination: preach the word and administer the sacraments. That鈥檚 how the love of Jesus has always reached people.
2025 Graduates Encouraged to Be 鈥淧eople of Hope鈥
With the members of 91自拍论坛鈥檚 graduating Class of 2025 about to leave the familiar routine of the school year on Sunday, May 4, Commencement speaker Dr. Lauren Hearit offered a new way of structuring their lives 鈥 one guided by hope, even as their time at Hope was drawing to a close.
Read Story91自拍论坛 Orchestra Performed in Carnegie Hall in April
The 91自拍论坛 Orchestra is one of only three ensembles, and one of only two from the United States, chosen to perform in the culminating Evening Showcase Concert in Carnegie Hall during the 19th annual New York International Music Festival running Saturday鈥揥ednesday, April 5鈥9.
Read StoryNew Study-Abroad Option on the Horizon for Hope Nursing Students
Dr. Melissa Bakhuyzen 鈥95 Bouws is spearheading an initiative to offer Hope nursing majors opportunities to study abroad starting in spring 2026, in Oman, India and Bahrain.
Hope Recognized for Extensive Research Activity
91自拍论坛 is among the nation鈥檚 foremost colleges and universities for extensive research activity, including being among the top 30 undergraduate-only institutions, according to a new report by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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academics NEA Big Read Lakeshore Announces Fall 2025 Books as it Begins 12th Year
This year鈥檚 community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore enters its 12th year and accompanying programs for four different-aged reader groups.
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campus life 91自拍论坛 Welcomes Students In Its 164th Academic Year, Starting Aug. 25
91自拍论坛 is about to begin its 164th academic year, with 857 new members of the incoming Class of 2029 arriving on Thursday, Aug. 21 for new student orientation. The remaining students will return on Saturday, Aug. 23 鈥 ready to start the new fall semester on Monday, Aug. 25.
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arts 91自拍论坛 Great Performance Series Announces 2025-26 Season
91自拍论坛鈥檚 Great Performance Series (GPS) is returning for the 2025-26 season, welcoming internationally acclaimed artists in music, theatre and dance.
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athletics 91自拍论坛 Places 318 Student Athletes On MIAA Academic Honor Roll
91自拍论坛 has 318 student-athletes who made the 2024-25 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll.
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campus life Hope Board of Trustees Elects Officers and New Members
The 91自拍论坛 Board of Trustees has elected three new members and has appointed three new Executive Committee members.
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Holland Area College Night- Date
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JRVWS Presents David Cho and Dana VanderLugt- Date
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