Hope International University
Fullerton, CA2500 E Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831-3199
714-879-3901
Hope International University (HIU) is a private, nonprofit Christian university located in Anaheim, California, USA. The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. HIU offers bachelor's degrees in over 40 majors and concentrations, as well as master's degrees in business, education, and counseling. The university also offers online programs in business, education, and counseling.
Hope International University was founded in 1928 as Pacific Bible College in Pasadena, California. The college was founded by Dr. William A. Banning and Dr. Wilbur F. Tillett with the goal of training men and women for ministry. In 1943, the college moved to Long Beach, California and became Pacific Bible Institute. In 1953, the institute was renamed Pacific Christian College. In 1968, the college moved to its current location in Anaheim and became Hope International College. In 1987, the college was granted university status and became Hope International University.
Hope International University is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students for leadership and service. The university offers a variety of programs and services to help students succeed academically, spiritually, and personally.
Academically, HIU offers over 40 majors and concentrations. The university also offers online programs in business, education, and counseling. Hope International University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Spiritually, HIU offers a variety of programs and services to help students grow in their faith. The university has a strong commitment to the local church and offers a variety of resources to help students get involved in ministry.
Personally, HIU offers a variety of programs and services to help students succeed personally and professionally. The university offers career services, counseling services, and a variety of student organizations.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1201
Acceptance Rate: 38.29%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.hiu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.hiu.edu/undergrad/finaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $49513
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $49513
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Hope International University is $179552.45. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Hope International University. For graduates of Hope International University, we saw an average early-career income of $46100.00 and mid-career income of $85000.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.