Hope International University

www.hiu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,000

1.45% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,514

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

35.4%

828 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,140

73.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.7%

42 Graduates

About

Hope International University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Hope International University were Counseling Psychology (74 degrees awarded), Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education (31 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees).

In 2023, 315 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hope International University. 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (134 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (67 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hope International University is $35,000, which is $10,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hope International University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 411 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Hope International University is $35,000, which is $10,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,514.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Hope International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Hope International University was $35,000. The cost of tuition at Hope International University is $10,425 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hope International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,514

2023 Value

16.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Hope International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,514. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Hope International University grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hope International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,417

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hope International University was of $15,417 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.63% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hope International University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Hope International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hope International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hope International University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 411 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Hope International University received 828 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.22% annual growth. Out of those 828 applicants, 293 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 35.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,140 students enrolled at Hope International University in 2023. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hope International University has an overall enrollment yield of 30%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

35.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

293

Accepted Out of 828

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hope International University was 35.4% (293 admissions from 828 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 32.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.22%, while admissions grew by 12.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hope International University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Hope International University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hope International University had a total enrollment of 1,140 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Hope International University is 839 students and the part-time enrollment is 301. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Hope International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hope International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.3% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Two or More Races, 6.58% Asian, 5.61% Black or African American, 1.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.789% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Hope International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.7%) and White Male (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hope International University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,140 students. The full-time enrollment at Hope International University is 839 and the part-time enrollment is 301. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Hope International University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hope International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hope International University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Hope International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hope International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
414 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
257 enrolled students
Two or More Races
176 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hope International University is 36.3% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Two or More Races, 6.58% Asian, 5.61% Black or African American, 1.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.789% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 111 students (9.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 59 more women than men received degrees from Hope International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hope International University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (67 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Hope International University is Counseling Psychology (74 degrees awarded), followed by Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education (31 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hope International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Psychology (97 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hope International University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,606,291 people), Secondary school teachers (516,031 people), Education administrators (311,030 people), Special education teachers (229,597 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (221,622 people).

The most specialized majors at Hope International University in 2023 are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Psychology (97 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Education (73 degrees), and Human Sciences (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hope International University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Hope International University are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Psychology (97 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Education (73 degrees), and Human Sciences (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hope International University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,078,086 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (396,481 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (334,072 people), Outpatient care centers (230,710 people), and Individual & family services (186,941 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hope International University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded
General Education
23 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hope International University was General Business Administration & Management with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hope International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

187

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Hope International University, which is 0.684 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (187).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hope International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Hope International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.45 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Hope International University in Counseling Psychology, which is 3.35 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Hope International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Hope International University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
134 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
67 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hope International University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (67 degrees).

6.03% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
78 degrees awarded
White Male
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hope International University is white female (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (56 degrees).

Operations

Hope International University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.9k (0.202%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Hope International University had a total salary expenditure of 23.6M. Hope International University employs 18 Associate professors, 12 Assistant professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Hope International University are Female Associate professor (11), Female Assistant professor (9), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hope International University are: Management, with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Endowment

$9.37M

2023 Endowment

1.72%

growth from 2022

Hope International University has an endowment valued at about $9.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Hope International University grew 1.72% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hope International University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.2M

2023 Salaries

4.16%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Hope International University paid a median of $11.2M in salaries, which represents 47.4% of their overall expenditure ($23.6M) and a 4.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.89% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.62M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Hope International University paid a total of $2.62M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hope International University were Associate professor with 18 employees, Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hope International University were Management with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hope International University was Female Associate professor with 11 employees, Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Male Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hope International University.

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