Hope International University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 564 students.
About This School
Hope International University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fullerton, California with approximately 564 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 33% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $29,310 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $40,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hope International University is a private Christian university in Fullerton, California, United States. 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 (WASC). 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 46% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention suggest many students don't finish, which is a real concern worth pressing the school on before enrolling. That said, if you're drawn to a tight-knit Christian community with a non-denominational, Restoration Movement identity, the small campus (under 550 undergrads) in Fullerton offers a personal experience, and the $23,000 median debt at graduation is relatively manageable. Just go in clear-eyed — median earnings of $40,700 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about your specific program's career outcomes before committing.
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Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (564 undergraduates).
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