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Hope International University
Founded in 1928, Hope International University is a Christian university in Orange County affiliated with non-denominational churches of Christ. HIU is home to the Pacific Christian College of Ministry & Biblical Studies as well as four other colleges conferring bachelor’s degrees. As a Christian university, Hope holds chapel service once per week and attendance is mandatory for all students. For students who wish to learn in a different culture, HIU offers numerous study abroad opportunities to destinations such as Israel and Korea and participates in the BestSemester study abroad program.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 910
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,372
Total Number of Undergrads
868
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $31,800
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $31,800
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,568
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
15
Size of Town
Suburb or town
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Orange
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Seattle
San Diego
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,800
What Students Are Saying
3.72
Average Rating
I have really enjoyed my time at HIU. The sense of community this school provides is unparalleled in my experience. Each year there are tangible improvements to the student's lives.
Jesse from Cloverdale, OR
If I could make my decision all over again, I would choose HIU all over again because it is an amazing school. The professors are great and always willing to go out of his or her way to help someone in need. The area is nice and the people are very welcoming.
Amanda from Victorville, CA
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