Hope International University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fullerton, CA
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#31 Best Private Colleges in California

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,025

Location Fullerton, California
Website hiu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

HIU is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Hope International University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#909
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#548
Best Colleges in California

#56
Best Private Colleges in California

#31
Best Value Colleges in California

#160

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 840/1220
GPA 3.26

Acceptance Rate

33%

Applications Due Aug 20, 2027
Enrollment Rate 38.4%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,050

Costs for Hope International University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,050
Books and Supplies		$1,080
Other Fees		$1,300
Room and Board		$12,950
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,213
Total One Year Cost		$56,593

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

32% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hope International University are Theology and Religious Vvocations, Work and Family Studies, and Business. 36% of students major in Theology and Religious Vvocations, 18% in Work and Family Studies, and 18% in Business.