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Hope College Men's Football

Welcome to the Hope College men's football recruiting profile. Hope competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association from Holland, Michigan. Led by head coach Peter Stuursma, Hope College pairs a 79% acceptance rate with a 80% graduation rate and a $30,700 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
121
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,404
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
79%
State
Michigan
City
Holland
Address
President's Office, 141 East 12th Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 77% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Peter Stuursma
Head Coach
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Hunter Thompson
Football Offensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
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Andrew Hawken
Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
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Jacob Pardonnet
Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach
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Alex Smith
Football Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach
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Jinks Arnold
Football Cornerbacks Coach/special Teams Coordinator
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Jake Vanderveen
Football Assistant Offensive Line Coach
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Ted Manning
Football Assistant Defensive Line Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 70% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
88%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$49,727
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,427
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 12% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$39,014
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$39,014
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,360
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$30,700
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 61% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$794,764
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$139,770
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