Hope College

Hope College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan. It was originally opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled. The first freshman college class matriculated in 1862, and Hope received its state charter in 1866. Hope College is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and retains a Christian atmosphere. Its 120 acres (0.19 sq mi) campus is adjacent to the downtown commercial district and has been shared with Western Theological Seminary since 1884. The Hope College campus is located near the eastern shores of Lake Michigan and is 2.5 hours away from two major cities, Chicago and Detroit.

Hope College
Seal of Hope College
MottoSpera in Deo (Latin)
Motto in English
Hope in God
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1866 (1866)
Religious affiliation
Reformed Church in America
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$229.2 million (2020)
PresidentMatthew A. Scogin
ProvostGerald Griffin
Administrative staff
550
Undergraduates3,132 (fall 2021)
Location,
U.S.

42°47′13″N 86°6′8″W
CampusSuburban, 125 acres (51 ha)
Colors    Orange and blue
NicknameFlying Dutchmen
Flying Dutch
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III—MIAA
MascotDutch
Websitewww.hope.edu
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