Hope International University
Admissions

Interested in attending Hope International University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Hope International University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

34
%
Acceptance rate
3.33
Average High School GPA
August 20
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Hope International University?

34%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hope International accepted 34% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 894 people applied and 310 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
187 / 584 (32%)
Men
112 / 310 (36%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Hope International University:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

36%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 36% ended up enrolling at Hope International University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Hope International University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Hope International considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Hope International University?

3.33
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Hope International University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.33. 11% of freshmen who attended Hope International were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 35% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
15%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
22%
2.00-2.49
5%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
420
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
420
75th Percentile
570
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
860

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Hope International University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 20
Regular admission deadline
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