HIU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Hope International University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is HIU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Hope International University (HIU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. HIU's acceptance rate is 32.98% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 940 students applied and 310 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into HIU.

To apply to HIU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

HIU's acceptance rate places 17th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1020 at HIU. HIU's SAT score ranks 26th out of 28 California colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
HIU's yield rate is 38.39%, which is slightly lower by 2.64 percentage points (approximately 6.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to HIU at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, HIU's acceptance rate is 32.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.39%. 310 men and 584 women applied to HIU and 112 men and 187 women students were accepted.

Among them, 49 men and 67 women were enrolled in HIU. You can explore the HIU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at HIU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	940	310	584	0	46
Admitted	310	112	187	0	11
Enrolled	119	49	67	0	3
Acceptance Rate	32.98%	36.13%	32.02%	-	23.91%
Yield	38.39%	43.75%	35.83%	-	27.27%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Hope International University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 13 students (11% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 3 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at HIU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,020, including 510 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 510 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 570 and the 25th percentile is 420. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 420.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at HIU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	840	1,020	1,220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	420	510	570
SAT Math	420	510	650

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at HIU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Hope International University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

HIU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to HIU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.hiu.edu/admissions/
Online Application: www.hiu.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Other)

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What is the acceptance rate at the HIU?

HIU is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 32.98%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to HIU?

HIU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to HIU is 1,020. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.

Does HIU require essays or personal statements?

Yes, HIU requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for HIU admission?

Yes, HIU requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

HIU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, HIU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, HIU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for HIU?

The institutional SAT code for HIU is 4614.