Hope International University

If you are thinking about applying to California, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is August 20 and the application fee costs $50.

California Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California's admissions stats.

California 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	3%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	No

Hope International University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Hope International University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Want to Apply Early to California?

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California does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Hope International University Admissions

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Transferring to Hope International University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to California

California has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at California

Wondering what factors are considered by California during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with California for more information on admission factors.

California Application Requirements

To apply to California, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with California's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			rank in upper 50% of high school class
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California?

Students admitted to California have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 52% submitted a class rank. At California 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 27% were in the top 25% and 57% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Hope International University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	12%
3.75 and 3.99	12%
3.50 and 3.74	11%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	20%
2.50 and 2.9	22%
2.00 and 2.49	8%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to California directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

California is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 3% of California's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for California?

To be competitive with other California applicants, you should strive to score between 1000 and 1180 (or higher!) on the SAT. At California 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1180 and 25% of scored lower than 1000, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of California students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of California students scored 530 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for California?

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Hope International University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in California during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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California Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to California.

Does California accept transfer credits?

✅ California accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does California accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ California accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to California?

✅ California is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is California's acceptance rate?

✅ California's acceptance rate is 40%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California?

❌ California does not offer early decision.

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