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Hope International University is a Christian university and was founded in 1928. It was then known as the Pacific Bible Seminary. The school was renamed the Pacific Christian College in 1962. It received university status in the year 1997, and was renamed the Hope International University. The campus of the university is located in Fullerton, California.
Hope International University offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as psychology, worship arts, social science, business administration, and intercultural studies. The courses are offered through the following academic divisions:
The students of Hope International University take part in sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and softball. The university offers financial assistance to the students through a number of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Students attend Hope International in Fullerton, CA, 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 and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 423 and 548.
There are 974 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Hope International are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. 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's mission is to empower students through Christian 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 59 | business management, non-profit management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 59 | theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, religious music, youth ministry, missionary studies |
| Family and Social Work | 58 | family studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 50 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 46 | social foundations of education, elementary school teaching, social science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | social services, international development, general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hope International in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 177 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 111 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hope International had a total enrollment of 974 students (835 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 73% |
| Oregon | 8% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Hope International offers campus housing for 479 of its 835 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 254 | 203 | 80% | 94 | 46% |
| Men | 85 | 69 | 81% | 34 | 49% |
| Women | 169 | 134 | 79% | 60 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 423 | 548 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 528 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,860 |
| Room and board | $ 6,940 |
| Room charge | $ 4,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $61,907 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $39,672 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $45,165 | 4 | $39,961 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $52,621 | 6 | $44,713 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $50,911 | 3 | $49,897 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $50,552 | 4 | $47,423 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 60 | 122 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 48 | 95 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
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 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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