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- School Code: 125200
- Phone: (805) 986-5800
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
36.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
38FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,488Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Family Studies Degree
The Human Development & Family Studies is a dynamic area of study within social science focused on development, lifespan, and research topics of social significance within the context of family, community, and society dynamics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer family studies degrees.
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Hope International University (Hope)
4000 S Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA
Hope, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fullerton, California, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Over a thousand students enroll at Hope yearly.
Areas of study available at Hope include but are not limited to:
- Counseling Psychology
- Business Administration
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Biblical Studies
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to Hope. Scores between 18 - 22 on the ACT or 870 - 1078 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. Hope accepts around 50 percent of applicants yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 69 percent registered for enrollment.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,800 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
Hope International University participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NAIA's Golden State Athletic Conference in Basketball.
Students may visit the Hope website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the Family Studies Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hope offers a bachelor's degree program in family studies.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 21 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 4 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 10 |
Multiple Races | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Family Studies program at Hope International University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Hope accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Hope International University may offer student services like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Hope is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Golden State Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Golden State Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
- Beach Volleyball