Hope International University
Hope International University at a Glance
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About Hope International University
According to Wikipedia, Hope International University is a private Christian university in Fullerton, California. It enrolls around 1,140 students. While Hope is non-denominational, it has strong ties to the Restoration Movement and the Christian churches and churches of Christ. Hope is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges . Hope International University's Fullerton campus sits adjacent to California State University, Fullerton, with which it has contract programs. Enrollment stands at just under 1,200 students.
Hope International University's Online Degrees
BA in Business Administration
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
BA in Criminal Justice
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
BA in Teacher Preperation
- Required Credits: 122
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
AA in Associate of Arts
Degree Concentrations
- General
- Required Credits: 60
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
BS in Christian Ministry
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
BS in Human Development
Degree Concentrations
- Addiction Studies
- Behavioral Psychology
- Community Mental Health and Counseling
- Family Studies
- Graduate Studies
- Required Credits: 120
- Completion Time: 4-5 years
- Format: Fully online
Hope International University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 828 | 33% | 52% | 53% | 1030 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Hope International University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $38,650 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $29,646 |
| 30K - 48K | $34,669 |
| 48K - 75K | $33,850 |
| 75K - 110K | $36,340 |
| 110K+ | $34,732 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Hope International University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Hope International University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $51,254 a year, and 86% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Hope International University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,174 | 582 | 592 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Hope International University?
Hope International University is located at 2500 E Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831-3199.
How Safe is Hope International University?
Hope International University reported 1.0 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most small residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Hope International University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of 0.10%. Fullerton has a violent crime rate of 0.45% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.99%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Hope International University Known For?
Hope International University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Hope International University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Hope International University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Hope International University ranks #613 in the U.S. and #1594 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesHope International University ranks #784 in the U.S. and #3681 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesHope International University ranks #1138 in the U.S. and #5941 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesHope International University ranks #1524 in the U.S. and #6019 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesHope International University ranks #1863 in the U.S. and #3643 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesHope International University ranks #1913 in the U.S. and #5982 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature Degrees