NAIAGolden State Athletic Conference (GSAC)

Hope International University Baseball

NAIA program with recent national championship (2024), strong coaching continuity under Larry Mahoney.

Hope International University is a NAIA baseball program in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) located in Fullerton, CA. Head coach Larry Mahoney has led the program for 3-7 years. 0% of players stay all four years. After college, 9% of alumni enter entrepreneurship — top employers include The art of pitching, NorthMountain Fund Services, Sun West Mortgage Company,. Hope International University has a 35% acceptance rate and 3.4 average GPA and costs approximately $8,597 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Hope International University Baseball?

0% of freshmen who join Hope International University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 48%. On average, players spend 1.8 seasons on the Hope International University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

0%
Stay 4 years
48%
Leave after year 1
1.8
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Hope International University Baseball Players Do After College?

9% of Hope International University baseball alumni go into entrepreneurship, the most common career path among the 25 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include finance (6%), consulting (6%), tech sales (6%). Top employers include The art of pitching, NorthMountain Fund Services, Sun West Mortgage Company,, Vercel, Zoho.

Career Category Breakdown

entrepreneurship9%
finance6%
consulting6%
tech sales6%
real estate3%

Based on LinkedIn data for 25 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Hope International University Baseball?

Larry Mahoney is the head baseball coach at Hope International University and has been with the program for 3-7 years. Hope International University competes in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) as a NAIA program in Fullerton, CA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Hope International University?

Hope International University has a 35% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.37 for admitted students, with a 48% graduation rate — above the NAIA average of 45%. 68% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Hope International University is particularly known for Business Administration, Management and Operations, Psychology.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Hope International University is 549 students.

35%
Acceptance rate
3.37
Average GPA
48%
Graduation rate
68%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Hope International University?

Attending Hope International University costs approximately $36,250 per year, with the average student receiving $27,653 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $8,597 per year. 43% of students at Hope International University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$36kAid: $28kNet: $9k
Aid covers 76%43% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Hope International University Baseball?

Hope International University is a NAIA baseball program competing in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC), located in Fullerton, CA. NAIA National Championship 2024; NAIA World Series appearance(s) as Associate Head Coach tenure

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