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Overview |
HIU | |||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | hiu.edu | |||
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Costs |
HIU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | |||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $30,514 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,986 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 828 | |||
| Admitted | 293 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
HIU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
HIU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 |
Diversity |
HIU | |||
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| % Men | 14% | |||
| % Women | 37% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 42% | |||
| % Black | 7% | |||
| % Hispanic | 21% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 15% |
Students |
HIU | |||
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| % In-State | 82% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | |||
Campus |
HIU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/