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Hope International University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Hope International University women's softball recruiting profile. Hope International competes in NAIA in the Golden State Athletic Conference from Fullerton, California. Led by head coach Gabriela Sandoval, Hope International University pairs a 33% acceptance rate with a 49% graduation rate and a $29,896 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
26
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Golden State Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,174
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
33%
State
California
City
Fullerton
Address
2500 E Nutwood Ave
Staff
Gabriela Sandoval
Head Coach
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Allie Puente
Graduate Assistant Coach
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Noni Chaves
Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 68% of NAIA women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
52%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
49%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$36,030
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$49,697
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 15% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$36,750
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$36,750
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,300
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$29,896
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 97% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$681,982
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$131,789
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