Hope International University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6755 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1866 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1777 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #150 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 4 | In Fullerton |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 32%
- Undergraduates
- 590
- Graduates
- 526
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.hiu.edu
Hope International University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hope International University has an acceptance rate of 32% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 31% | 33% |
| Applicants | 810 | 297 | 513 |
| Admissions | 261 | 92 | 169 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 87 | 35 | 52 |
241 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
514 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 4%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 413 (37%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 257 (23%) |
| Two or more races | 139 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 94 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 81 (7%) |
| Asian | 79 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 31 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hope International University is $26,146 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,636 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,086 |
| $48-75K | $32,170 |
| $75-110K | $20,479 |
| $110K+ | $23,503 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,500 | $14,256 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,500 | $14,256 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,500 | $14,256 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $660 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $660 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 326 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,050 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $6,450 |
Hope International University majors
Hope International University has granted 140 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs and 158 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hope International University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 70 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 38 | 20 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 30 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 14 | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 25 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Education, General | 14 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | 2 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9 | 140 | 158 |
Hope International University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 47% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hope International University has published 37 scientific papers with 179 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Environmental Science, History, Geography and Cartography, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 2 | 12 |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 | 2 | 17 |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 | 2 | 10 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 | 12 |
| 2016 | 2 | 12 |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 |
Notable alumni
-
Kris Rosales
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Krismoir Sajise Rosales is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted 19th overall in the 2015 PBA draft by the Barako Bull Energy.
General info
| Alternative names | Pacific Christian of Ministry and Biblical Studies College of Arts and Sciences Orange County HIU Fullerton California College of Psychology and Counseling Hope College of Business and Management College of Education |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 205 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2500 E Nutwood Ave Fullerton, California, 92831-3199 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 144,000 |
| Phone | 7148793901 |