Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Fullerton, California |
| Online | hiu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Hope International University is a private Christian institution located in Fullerton, California, situated in northern Orange County approximately 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The campus occupies a modern complex in a suburban setting, sharing facilities with neighboring Pacific Christian College. Originally established in 1928 as Pacific Bible Seminary in Long Beach, the institution relocated to its current location and adopted its present name in 1997. HIU operates within the Christian Church/Churches of Christ tradition, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in business, education, psychology, and ministry studies. The university maintains traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students and operates as a primarily commuter campus for its graduate population.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
HIU is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Hope International University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#935 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#556 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#57 in Best Colleges in California
#32 in Best Private Colleges in California
#173 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1180 |
| GPA | 3.26 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Other Fees | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $13,050 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,051 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,953 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 36% |
| Work and Family Studies | 18% |
| Business | 18% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120537 IPEDS survey data for Hope International University.
Current students may use the Hope International University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024