Hope International University: Review & Facts

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Hope International University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,120 students enrolled. This school was established in 1928 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Fullerton, California.

Hope International University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Hope International University you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
25
Hope International University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Business, Management, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Hope International University student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (way below California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Hope International University is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Hope International University is pretty good, 13:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $34,500 a year. The additional fees at Hope International University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,200; this totals $35,700 a year.

Read the details about Hope International University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
32%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 810 applications were submitted and 261 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Hope International University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
Hope International University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Hope International University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Hope International University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,600 annually.

Based on the college crime data, Hope International University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Hope International University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Hope International University
2500 E Nutwood Ave
Fullerton, California
92831-3199, USA
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