We provide students with a solid foundation in engineering and its underlying math and science within the framework of a liberal arts education.
The professional practice of engineering requires an understanding of analytical methods, design techniques, social and economic influences and an appreciation for human cultures and traditions. Our ABET-accredited program supports these needs by offering each engineering student the opportunity to acquire a broad yet individualized technical and liberal education.
At the core of the curriculum is a sequence of mathematics, physics and engineering courses that foster analytical and design skills that can be applied to a range of engineering disciplines. Elective courses, design projects and undergraduate research opportunities allow students to pursue specific areas of interest.
Hope’s strong liberal arts core curriculum provides engineering students with critical thinking skills, proficiency in a foreign language and exposure to a diversity of views and cultures.
Graduates of the program are prepared to begin a professional career or continue study in graduate school.
Alumni Highlights
![Portrait of Jorge Benitez '18](/academics/engineering/images/Benitez-Jorge-scaled.jpeg)
GMB Architecture + Engineering
![Portrait of Jo Forst '13](/academics/engineering/images/Forst_Jo_Profile_Pic_3_cropped.jpg)
Medtronic
![Portrait of Brock Benson '16](/academics/engineering/images/Brock_Benson_tight_headshot_zoom_mid.jpg)
Gentex Corporation
![Portrait of Daniel Langholz '14](/academics/engineering/images/Daniel_Langholz_cropped_profile_pic.jpg)
Lockheed Martin
Off-Campus Study Highlight
![Portrait of Tom Ritzman '18](/academics/engineering/images/Tom_ritzman_Chamonix_Fr.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumnus
Recent Blog Posts
-
Annual Engineering Awards
Posted by Courtney PeckensThe Engineering Department is pleased to announce our annual year-end student awards. This list o...
-
Annual Engineering Awards
Posted by Courtney PeckensThe Engineering Department is pleased to announce our annual year-end student awards. This list o...
-
Hope Engineering Goes to Germany
Posted by Matthew SmithThis past summer ushered in the inaugural Â鶹ÊÓƵ Engineering summer program in Germany. ...
-
Annual Engineering Awards
Posted by Courtney PeckensThe Engineering Department is pleased to announce our annual year-end student awards. This list o...
-
Annual Engineering Awards
Posted by Courtney PeckensThe Engineering Department is pleased to announce our annual year-end student awards. This list o...
-
Alumni Highlight: Electrical Engineer Jorge Benitez ’18
Posted by Matthew SmithJorge Benitez ’18 graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵ with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineer...
Walk-In Office Hours
Monday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
workP. 616.395.7510
engineering@hope.eduHope by the Numbers
- 260Current Students
260 students are currently enrolled in courses from the Department of Engineering, as of fall 2022. (Source: Hope Banner)
Learn about our degree programs - 91%Research & Internships
Most engineering students have paid work in the industry over the summer or conduct academic research.
Explore internships and research opportunities - 94%Employed after 6 months
94% of students who graduate with a degree in engineering have a job related to their field of study within six months of graduation
Imagine life after graduation - $60,000+Starting Salary
Nearly 64% of engineering graduates had a starting salary of more than $60,000. (Source: 2019 6-Month Out Graduate Survey)
See current research projects