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Hope International University

#1277 in US ranking Fullerton, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$53,509
Tuition & fees
$38,650
Avg. aid
$22,551
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
33%
SAT range
840–1220

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$41,083
1 yr after graduation

What does Hope International University offer in terms of athletics?

Hope International University fields intercollegiate teams known as the Royals and competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA. Prospective athletes should confirm a team's current conference affiliation and roster opportunities with the athletics department, since these can change.

Reported sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling, and cheerleading. The availability of a sport does not mean every student can join a varsity roster or receive athletic aid. Students seeking casual participation should ask separately about current intramural and recreational options.

What student groups and Associations are available at Hope International University?

Student involvement at Hope International University includes opportunities connected to its academic programs, Christian identity, service activities, and performing arts. Choral groups are among the reported campus activities.

Because recognized organizations and their activity levels change, prospective students should request the current student-organization directory rather than assume a particular club is operating. It is also worth asking how new groups obtain recognition and whether commuter and online students can take part in meetings and events.

Who studies at Hope International University?

Hope International University reported total enrollment of 1,025 students. That figure covers the institution as a whole and should not be mistaken for the number of students living or taking every class on the Fullerton campus.

IPEDS 2024-25 reporting counted 118 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 117 transfer-in students. In its reported student-origin figures, 89% were from California and 9% from other U.S. states. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 13 to 1; that institutional ratio does not describe the size of every class or the availability of a particular course.

These figures point to a student body that includes a substantial transfer-entry group as well as new first-year students. They do not establish the age, schedule, or campus experience of any individual student.

How does student life look like at Hope International University?

Student life at Hope International University combines a Christian campus setting with both residential and commuting students. Reported housing figures indicate that 47% of students live on campus and 53% commute, so access to activities may depend in part on a student's schedule and travel time.

The university reports personal or psychological counseling and choral participation among its campus resources and activities. Prospective students can ask how orientation, advising, counseling appointments, and events work for their specific program and attendance format. Those details may matter as much as the campus calendar for students balancing classes with work or family responsibilities.

What libraries are available to students at Hope International University?

Hope International University reports one campus library, the Hugh and Hazel Darling Library. The library is a resource for coursework and research, although access to particular spaces and services should be checked against its current policies and hours.

Students planning substantial research should ask library staff about subject databases, journal access, research help, borrowing privileges, and access from off campus. These practical details are especially relevant to graduate students and undergraduates who take some or all of their courses online.

Hope International University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1025

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

138

Total staff

34 full time, 137 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Hope International University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 564
Graduate: 461

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 855
Part-time: 170

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 88
Men: 50

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 33
Black or African American: 58
White: 194
American Indian or Alaska Native: 20
Asian: 6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 44
Two or more races: 82
Unknown: 200

Hope International University Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cheerleading

Women––

Cross-country running

Both––

Golf

Both––

Soccer

Both––

Softball

Women––

Tennis

Both––

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

Both––

Wrestling

Men––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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