Hope College Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
0%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Hope College has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.0%(2,556)
Hispanic
7.8%(248)
African American
3.6%(114)
Asian
2.5%(80)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.5%(111)
Unknown
2.5%(81)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment3,282
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Hope College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Hope College has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.7%(1,271)
Women
61.3%(2,011)

Gender Statistics

Men1,271

39% of total enrollment

Women2,011

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Hope College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(81)
18-19
44.7%(1,505)
20-21
43.3%(1,459)
22-24
7.4%(250)
25+
2.2%(73)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Hope College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 78% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.7%(648)
Out-of-State
22.3%(186)

Regional Representation

In-State648

78% of student body

Out-of-State186

22% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age