Hope International University holds regional accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the . The status of accreditation indicates that Hope meets WSCUC's Accreditation Standards, demonstrates Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness, and devotes itself to periodic self-evaluation and ongoing institutional improvement. WSCUC is one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. The Western region covers institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, and the Pacific Basin. The Association’s member institutions are recognized by the Department of Education, the Veteran’s Administration, and other relevant agencies in the United States. ±á±õ±«â€™s most recent review by WSCUC took place in 2024 and the University’s accreditation was reaffirmed for six years. To see HIU's response to the report, click here.
The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) accredits the following programs:
Christian Ministry, Church Ministry
Biblical Studies, Children and Family Ministry, Christian Ministry, Church Ministry, Family Life and Counseling, Intercultural Ministry, Intercultural Studies, Next Generation Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Worship Arts, Youth and Family Ministry
Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Divinity
For more information on the Graduate Ministry Program's education effectiveness click here.
Hope International University, California, will be hosting a comprehensive accreditation visit by a team of evaluators from the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) on April 22-23, 2025, to determine its compliance with the ABHE standards for the programmatic accreditation of ±á±õ±«â€™s Pacific Christian College of Ministry and Biblical Studies. During the visit, representatives of the ABHE team will entertain comments from the public. Any members of the public interested in making a presentation regarding the College to the team should contact the College at the following telephone number (714-872-2877) or email address ([email protected]) to determine a meeting time. Persons wishing to submit third-party comments related to the institution may send them through the electronic form at , or email [email protected], or mail ABHE Commission on Accreditation, 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd.,Suite 130, Orlando, FL 32822. Persons interested in reviewing the standards for accreditation will find them on the ABHE website at abhe.org. They appear under Accreditation/Accreditation Resources/COA Manual. The institution is subject to the Institutional Accreditation Standards.
Hope International University’s Title II Institutional Report Card
±á±õ±«â€™s Teacher and Administrative Services programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meets the requirements for educator certification in the state of California, where Hope International University is physically located. HIU cannot confirm whether or not specific programs meet out-of-state requirements for professional licensure or certification. Information about out-of-state requirements in credentialing is available on .
state-by-state determination.
The Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), the national accrediting body for marriage and family therapy programs.
±á±õ±«â€™s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program also has been granted accreditation by the (IACSTE).
The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy meets the educational requirements of the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California.
The College of Business and Management at Hope International University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the () located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member
