Hope International University

Fullerton, CA · Private non-profit · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

840–1220

Median ~1030

Acceptance rate

33%

Enrollment

564

ACT middle 50%

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What the numbers say about Hope

The reported middle 50% spans 380 points, from 840 to 1220. A planning score near or above 1260 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 520 Reading and Writing and 570 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 33% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 49% completion rate and $49,697 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$38,050

Tuition (out-of-state)

$38,050

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$49,697

4-year completion rate (150% time)

49%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 840 and 1220. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1260 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1030 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
840 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Hope's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Houston-Downtown	Houston, TX	940–1110	90%
University of West Georgia	Carrollton, GA	950–1140	52%
The University of Texas Permian Basin	Odessa, TX	910–1130	95%
Shepherd University	Shepherdstown, WV	880–1140	97%
University of Hawaii at Hilo	Hilo, HI	950–1180	61%
Adrian College	Adrian, MI	870–1140	73%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Hope?

Hope International University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 840–1220, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1260 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Hope's acceptance rate?

Hope International University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 33%.

How much does it cost to attend Hope?

Published tuition is approximately $38,050 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Hope test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Hope International University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.hiu.edu

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