HIU Admission Requirements
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HIU Admission Overview
HIU admission requirements are highly competitive. Last year HIU admitted 33% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.26 GPA (B+) and SAT 840-1220. HIU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
HIU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
HIU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for Hope International University
Acceptance Rate
The HIU acceptance rate is 33%. Last year, 310 of 940 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in California and the 118th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into HIU and can you get accepted?
HIU is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Hope International University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
HIU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.26Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.26
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at HIU typically have around a 3.26 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. HIU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #75 in California for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
HIU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
840-1220Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 420
- Math 420
- Composite 840
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 650
- Composite 1220
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at HIU typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 840–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. HIU ranks #59 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 840 to 1220
SAT policy
HIU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
HIU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
57% of Hope International University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Hope International University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 20, 2027Days left to Apply
354Applicants have 354 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 20, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Hope International University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
HIU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 33% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.26 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (840-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120537.
GPA calculator: Hope International University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026