ROTC at Hope College
Holland, MI · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Hope College. The nearest host schools are Western Michigan University (Army, 43 mi), University of Notre Dame (Army, Navy and Air Force, 75 mi) and Michigan State University (Army and Air Force, 82 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Hope College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Hope College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- University of Notre Dame75.4 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Navy/Marine ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
ROTC outcomes
Students at Hope College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $41,970 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,970 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 80% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Hope College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Hope College has 3,288 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Hope College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Hope College: FAQ
Does Hope College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Hope College. The nearest host schools are Western Michigan University (Army, 43 mi), University of Notre Dame (Army, Navy and Air Force, 75 mi) and Michigan State University (Army and Air Force, 82 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Hope College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Western Michigan University (Army, 43 mi), University of Notre Dame (Army, Navy and Air Force, 75 mi) and Michigan State University (Army and Air Force, 82 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Hope College.
School links and location
These links belong to Hope College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
hope.edu
- Admissions
hope.edu
- Apply
hope.edu
- Financial aid
hope.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Holland, MI 49423-9000
IPEDS UNITID: 170301
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