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Students attend Hope International in Fullerton, California, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Christian Churches and Churches of Christ status. Hope International is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Hope International is known for its programs in family and social work.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 1,143 students at Hope International (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Hope International offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Hope International values student athletics, and belongs to the Golden State Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hope International University...empowering students through higher education to serve the church and impact the world for Christ."
More complete details are provided below.
Hope International University
2500 E Nutwood Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831-3199
General Phone: (714) 879-3901
http://www.hiu.edu
Hope International awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 79 | family studies, social service professions |
| Religion And Philosophy | 63 | theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious music |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management, non-profit management |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | social foundations of education, elementary school teaching, social science teaching, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | social services, general studies, international development |
Number of programs and degrees for Hope International in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 163 | 13 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Hope International had a total enrollment of 1,143 students (925 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 67% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Oregon | 6% |
| Arizona | 6% |
| Nevada | 4% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Hope International offers campus housing for 485 of its 925 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fullerton, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 454 | 277 | 61% | 120 | 43% |
| Men | 220 | 126 | 57% | 44 | 35% |
| Women | 234 | 151 | 65% | 76 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,430 |
Financial Aid:
Hope International participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $58,497 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $61,805 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $44,298 | 3 | $40,600 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $55,094 | 3 | $40,600 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $35,711 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $40,883 | 4 | $41,471 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $38,944 | 4 | $41,471 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 65 | 104 |
| Basketball | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 48 | 75 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Development Economics and International Development
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hope International Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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