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Hope International University
Fullerton, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 33%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $31,029
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $51,254
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Hope International University is a private nonprofit college in Fullerton, CA with 564 undergraduates. It admits 33% of applicants, and admitted students average 1020 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,029 per year ($29,646 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,254 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 33%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 828
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 293
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing420–570
200800
SAT Math420–650
200800
What Hope International University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,509
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,650
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$29,646
- $30–48k$34,669
- $48–75k$33,850
- $75–110k$36,340
- $110k+$34,732
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $51,254
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 564
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 43%
- White29%
- Hispanic29%
- Black8%
- Asian4%
Hope International University FAQ
What is Hope International University's acceptance rate?+
Hope International University admits 33% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Hope International University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 420–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1020.
Is Hope International University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Hope International University?+
In Fall 2023, 828 students applied to Hope International University and 293 were admitted; 88 enrolled.
Does Hope International University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Hope International University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Hope International University require an essay?+
Hope International University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Hope International University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,509 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,029.
What is Hope International University's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 120537 · How we use this data
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