Hope International University

www.hiu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,250

3.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,801

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.3%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

40%

723 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,138

76.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42%

47 Graduates

About

Hope International University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Hope International University were Counseling Psychology (68 degrees awarded), Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education (32 degrees), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (25 degrees).

In 2021, 351 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hope International University. 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (168 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hope International University is $34,250, which is $11,066 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Hope International University is $34,250, which is $11,066 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,801.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Hope International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,250

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Hope International University was $34,250. The cost of tuition at Hope International University is $11,066 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,801

2021 Value

8.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Hope International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,801. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Hope International University grew by 8.15%.

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

$13,815

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hope International University was of $13,815 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.24% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 43.7% 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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Hope International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.06% with respect to 2020, when 97% 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.

2.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hope International University was 2.3%, which represents 10 out of the 434 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 723 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.94% annual growth. Out of those 723 applicants, 289 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 40% acceptance rate.

There were 1,138 students enrolled at Hope International University in 2021. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hope International University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

289

Accepted Out of 723

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hope International University was 40% (289 admissions from 723 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 38.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.94%, while admissions declined by −4.93%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Hope International University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hope International University had a total enrollment of 1,138 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Hope International University is 871 students and the part-time enrollment is 267. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Hope International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hope International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.2% White, 21.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Two or More Races, 7.82% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, 1.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.791% 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%) and White Male (13.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hope International University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,138 students. The full-time enrollment at Hope International University is 871 and the part-time enrollment is 267. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Hope International University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

66%

2021 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
469 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
245 enrolled students
Two or More Races
133 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hope International University is 41.2% White, 21.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Two or More Races, 7.82% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, 1.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.791% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 96 students (8.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 97 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 (168 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Hope International University is Counseling Psychology (68 degrees awarded), followed by Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education (32 degrees) and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (25 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (79 degrees awarded), Psychology (83 degrees), and Human Sciences (18 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 (1,877,002 people), Accountants & auditors (1,068,971 people), Other managers (780,651 people), Financial managers (495,224 people), and Secondary school teachers (479,921 people).

The most specialized majors at Hope International University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (79 degrees awarded), Psychology (83 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), EDUCATION. (81 degrees), and Business (56 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Hope International University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (79 degrees awarded), Psychology (83 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), EDUCATION. (81 degrees), and Business (56 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,408,478 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (651,989 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (556,254 people), Computer Systems Design (529,713 people), and Banking & related activities (517,693 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 (2021)

Counseling Psychology
68 degree-majors awarded
Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education
32 degree-majors awarded
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Hope International University was Counseling Psychology with 68 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

127

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

224

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Hope International University, which is 0.567 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (224).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Hope International University in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 1.6 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Hope International University in Counseling Psychology, which is 5.8 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from Hope International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Hope International University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
168 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
79 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hope International University is white (168 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

6.84% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
97 degrees awarded
White Male
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hope International University is white female (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (71 degrees).

Operations

Hope International University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.57M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.47M (19.4%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Hope International University had a total salary expenditure of 20.1M. Hope International University employs 15 Associate professors, 15 Assistant professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Hope International University are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Associate professor (8), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hope International University are: Management, with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Endowment

$7.57M

2021 Endowment

0.793%

growth from 2020

Hope International University has an endowment valued at about $7.57M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Hope International University grew 0.793% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.9M 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

$10.1M

2021 Salaries

1.23%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Hope International University paid a median of $10.1M in salaries, which represents 50.5% of their overall expenditure ($20.1M) and a 1.23% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.31M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Hope International University paid a total of $2.31M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hope International University were Associate professor with 15 employees, Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hope International University were Management with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hope International University was Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, Male Associate professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

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