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The real 4-year cost of Hope College

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Hope College went from $24,920 to $37,670, an average of 2.7% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$40,841
Year 2$41,956
Year 3$43,101
Year 4$44,278
4-year total$170,176

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$130,176
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$86,059
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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