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Hope International University

  • 4 Year
  • Fullerton, CA
  • 258 reviews
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    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A
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    Hope International is a private, Christian university located in Fullerton, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 579 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Hope International acceptance rate is 28%. Popular majors include Human Development, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. Graduating 48% of students, Hope International alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,700.
    About Hope International University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Golden State Athletic Conference
    Address
    2500 E Nutwood Ave
    Fullerton, CA 92831
    Website
    hiu.edu

    Hope International University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    28%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    910-1100
    ACT Range
    17-26
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,150/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,410/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    67%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.12 responses
    100%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.12 responses
    64%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.11 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Human Development
      28 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      28 Graduates
    • Business
      20 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      17 Graduates
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies
      14 Graduates
    • Psychology
      13 Graduates
    • Education
      8 Graduates
    • English
      5 Graduates
    • Missionary Studies
      3 Graduates
    • Religious Vocations
      2 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    579Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    289
    Undergrads Over 25
    21%
    Pell Grant
    45%
    Varsity Athletes
    37%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 8 responses
    Report
    • Well rounded
      63%
    • Busy with multiple responsibilities
      25%
    • super nice
      13%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    59%
    Poll
    86%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.14 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.22 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 9 responses
    Report
    • Academically excellent
      78%
    • Socially inclined
      11%
    • Waste of money and time
      11%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    48%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%
    67%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.6 responses
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    Hope International University Reviews

    258 reviews
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    Ironically, Hope International University lives up to it's name. For students, like myself, who come from low-income areas Hope is a great place to turn too. They provide scholarships for all their students! The campus is small but as a result of that the community is safe and friendly, a home away from home. Whether you're a Christian or not the relationships created with students, faculty, and professors goes beyond the classroom and prepares you for life, your career, and a source of encouragement for difficulties life throws your way. It challenges you academically and the professors aren't there for the paycheck only, they are passionate scholars who desire their students to grow academically, so they can become scholars as well. Hope successfully lives up to its name.
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    It's a great school everyone is so nice. Great Christian Based school with amazing and greeting professor and students! It's my first year and I really like it here, the classes are pretty challenging but you'll get through it.
    Great atmosphere for growing friendships. Faculty and staff, do a great job with balancing teaching and helping students create a deeper relationship with God. Can be difficult at times to register for classes. But the University makes up with it with easy teacher accessibility and small class sizes.