Hope College
Seal of Hope College | |
| Motto | Spera in Deo (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Hope in God |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1866 |
Religious affiliation | Reformed Church in America |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $229.2 million (2020) |
| President | Matthew A. Scogin |
| Provost | Gerald Griffin |
Administrative staff | 550 |
| Undergraduates | 3,132 (fall 2021) |
| Location | , U.S. 42°47′13″N 86°6′8″W / 42.78694°N 86.10222°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 125 acres (51 ha) |
| Colors | Orange and blue |
| Nickname | Flying Dutchmen Flying Dutch |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III—MIAA |
| Mascot | Dutch |
| Website | www |
Hope College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan, United States. 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-acre (49 ha) 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.