by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Hope will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Hope this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 3,149 undergraduate students at Hope College is 343 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 11 to 1 which places Hope College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Hope College , there are 11 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (69.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Hope College compares to the national average
Hope College offers 62 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 39 majors within 20 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Hope College awarded 816 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 94 | 94 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 87 | 87 |
| General Engineering | 0 | 57 | 57 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 0 | 43 | 43 |
Find out what Hope College's top fields of study and majors are