Hope International University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Hope International University?

Hope International University is a private institution, so its reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees are the same for California residents and students from other states. In IPEDS 2024-25 cost reporting, tuition was $36,750 and required fees were $1,375 for an academic year.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $38,125.
• Typical annual room and board charge: $14,500, for students using that housing-and-meal arrangement.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,062.

Adding those reported items gives $53,687, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges can increase the total. Housing and dining should not be added for a commuter who will instead incur different living costs. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $1,600 per credit hour; graduate pricing follows a different schedule.

Published charges are not the same as an individual student's net price after grants and scholarships. In the same reporting period, the average net price for students from families earning $0-$48,000 was $31,016. That is an average for a defined group, not a personalized aid estimate. All students in the reported aid cohort received some financial aid, and 57% received student loans; a loan reduces the amount due immediately but must generally be repaid. Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, California aid, institutional scholarships, and applicable military education benefits. A current financial-aid offer is the best basis for comparing the amount a particular student would need to cover.

What are the work-study opportunities at Hope International University?

Hope International University students may look for part-time work alongside their studies, but a campus job should not be assumed to be included in a financial-aid offer. Federal Work-Study, when awarded to an eligible student, is generally earned through qualifying employment rather than paid upfront like a grant.

Students considering campus employment should ask the financial-aid office whether they qualify for Federal Work-Study and where available positions are posted. Non-work-study jobs may have different eligibility rules. The university reports a student job bank and résumé-preparation assistance, which can support a broader job search; applicants should distinguish those services from a guarantee of employment, an internship, or a particular postgraduation outcome.