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.

35
%
Acceptance rate
3.33
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Hope International University?

35%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hope International accepted 35% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 812 people applied and 286 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
188 / 536 (35%)
Men
98 / 276 (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 2 years at Hope International University:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2023
2024

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

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at Hope International University, making their yield rate Medium. 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:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.33
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Hope International University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.33. 2% of freshmen who attended Hope International were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 24% 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
11%
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
28%
2.00-2.49
1%

Hope International is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
970
75th Percentile
1210

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

September 1
Application notification

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