Private Christian university in Fullerton, California, preparing servant leaders since 1928.
Hope International University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five colleges, including the Pacific Christian College of Ministry & Biblical Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Psychology and Counseling, College of Education, and College of Business and Management. Programs span business, education, ministry, music, psychology, human development, and social sciences at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The university maintains a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and delivers courses through on-campus, online, and hybrid formats. Accreditations include WASCUC (since 1969), Association for Biblical Higher Education (2006), California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.
The main campus in Fullerton, California features distinctive Googie-style architecture designed by renowned architect Eldon Davis, with buildings constructed in the late 1960s by the CSU Foundation. Campus facilities include a library, student center, gymnasium, dining facilities, bookstore, and on-campus housing. The university operates the Hope Counseling Center providing professional services to the campus and community. Athletic teams, called the Royals, compete in 21 intercollegiate varsity sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track & field for both men and women.
Hope International University welcomes applications from undergraduate on-campus students, online learners, graduate students, and international students. The university offers multiple pathways including traditional undergraduate programs, 100% online degree programs, graduate studies, and international student programs. Admissions information is available through the university's website, with separate application processes for each student category.
The university emphasizes career development services for current students through its Career Development office. Hope International University reports serving more than 2,000 students worldwide across its various delivery models and degree levels, with a focus on preparing graduates for service-oriented careers in ministry, education, business, counseling, and related fields.