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Hope International University
Getting into Hope International University is competitive — a 33% admission rate — and the middle-50% ranges below say what competitive means in numbers.
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Hope International University occupies suburban Fullerton, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $61,912 four years out. 44.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 564 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 52.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
The numbers above and the majors table below tell the measurable half of that story.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hope International University received 828 applications and admitted 293 (35.4%), with 88 enrolling.
How Hope International University compares
| Hope International University | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 33% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,050 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,697 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
At $49,697, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,778). Look at Hope International University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $38,050 regardless of where you're from. At Hope International University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 564 — Hope International University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
49.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a Hope International University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Hope International University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,912 |
| Social Sciences, General | $58,263 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $50,647 |
| Psychology, General | $47,206 |
| Education, General | $45,971 |
Median earnings for these 5 Hope International University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,697 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Hope International University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hope International University's acceptance rate?
35.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 293 admitted from 828 applicants.
How much does Hope International University cost?
At Hope International University, published tuition is $38,050 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hope International University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hope International University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,697 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- Pacific Oaks College — 34.4% admitted
- Pitzer College — 25.2% admitted
- Northeastern University Oakland — 16.7% admitted
- San Diego Christian College — 30.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.