More selective than 84% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose HIU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
HIU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, HIU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 420 | 570 |
| SAT math | 420 | 650 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 840 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
HIU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 33% | 420–570 | 420–650 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 35% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is HIU compared with other California colleges?
HIU has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of California-Irvine | 29% | 87% | $14,251 |
| 13 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 31% | 86% | $16,665 |
| 14 | California Institute of the Arts | 32% | 67% | $46,080 |
| 15 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 33% | 83% | $16,109 |
| 16 | Hope International University | 33% | 49% | $29,310 |
| 17 | Pacific Oaks College | 34% | — | — |
| 18 | San Diego State University | 36% | 76% | $15,364 |
| 19 | Scripps College | 38% | 83% | $36,294 |
| 20 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | 30% | $35,558 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at HIU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
HIU admissions questions
What is the HIU acceptance rate?
Hope International University accepts 33% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 293 of 828 applicants were admitted.
Does HIU require the SAT or ACT?
Hope International University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for HIU?
The middle 50% of Hope International University enrolled first-year students scored 840–1220 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at HIU?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (88 of 293).
Is HIU getting harder to get into?
Hope International University accepted 33% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 35% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hope International University overview