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Information Summary
Ranks 631st for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,279 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
82% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1130 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,046 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Honolulu, HI
| Total Population | 21,435 (21,435 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,949 (2.17 people per house) |
| Families | 4,378 (3.04 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 395 |
| Pop. — Asian | 13,309 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 4,872 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 358 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,809 |
| Pop. — Other | 517 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Hawaii Pacific University?
Ranks 1093rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,232 | $12,232 | $12,232 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $510 | $510 | $510 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $12,480 | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $520 | $520 | $520 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $24,279 | $24,279 | $24,279 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,352 | $13,352 | $13,352 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,352 | $13,352 | $13,352 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $10,922 |
$10,922 |
$10,922 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
||
| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,520 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,497 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 3,099 (1,042 male / 2,052 female) |
| Admitted | 2,544 (820 male / 1,721 female) |
| Admission rate | 82% |
| First-time Enrollment | 657 (237 male / 420 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 638 (231 male / 407 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 19 (6 male / 13 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 8,046 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Hawaii Pacific University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Pacific West Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Division II Independents |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Pacific West Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Hawaii Pacific University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 795th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 30% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 811th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 77% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 420 / 560 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 570 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 860 / 1130 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 211 |
| Meals per Week | 14 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Hawaii Pacific University ranks 1982nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,033 | 144 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $7,618 | 178 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,215 | 260 | |
| Any financial aid type | 280 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Hawaii Pacific University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 563 | 638 | 1,201 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 253 | 283 | 536 |
Hispanic | 256 | 273 | 529 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 808 | 1,870 | 2,678 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 32 | 57 | 89 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,426 | 1,529 | 2,955 |
Race Unknown | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| Total | 3,365 | 4,681 | 8,046 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Hawaii Pacific University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 99 | 204 | |
| 23 | 150 | 173 | |
| 82 | 73 | 155 | |
| 47 | 34 | 81 | |
| 36 | 43 | 79 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Hawaii Pacific University ranks 1018th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $58,446 ($60,567 male / $56,009 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 245 (131 male / 114 female) |
| Total Benefits | $3,774,168 |
Hawaii Pacific University Summary
Hawaiʻi Pacific University (also known as HPU) is a private coeducational university in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1965 as Hawaii Pacific College by Paul C.T. Hawaiʻi Pacific University is the largest private university in the central Pacific, most noted for its diverse student body of almost 9,000 students, representing over 190 countries. This campus was originally built by Hawaiʻi Loa College, a liberal arts school that was purchased by Hawaiʻi Pacific University in 1992. The state of Hawaiʻi granted a charter of incorporation to Hawaiʻi Pacific on September 17, 1965. In September of 1966, Honolulu Christian College merged into Hawaiʻi Pacific College, and a new charter was granted by the state of Hawaiʻi. In 1972, Hawaiʻi Pacific College graduated seven students in its first commencement class and in the same year established a School of Business Administration. Augmenting its thriving undergraduate program of baccalaureate and associate degrees, Hawaiʻi Pacific successfully launched a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program in 1986, a Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.) program in 1989, and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management in 1991. Hawaiʻi Pacific continued to expand and develop throughout the 1980s, and in 1990 became Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU). In 1992, Hawaiʻi Loa College, a small, independent, liberal arts college located on the windward side of Oʻahu, merged into Hawaiʻi Pacific University. This historic merger has brought together the strength of two academically strong institutions, and has helped to expand Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s role as a leader in higher education for the state of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Basin.
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Hawaii Pacific University Academics
Hawaii Pacific University is unique in its study options. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Hawaii Pacific University.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN), Premedicine
- History:
- History – General
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Comparative Literature
- Popular majors:
- sixty-seven percent business per marketing, thirteen percent computer and information sciences, ten percent law, six percent military science, forty-four percent business per marketing, fourteen percent health professions, nine percent computer and information sciences, six percent law, five percent communications per journalism
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology, Marine/Aquatic Biology
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Behavioral Sciences
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Banking/Financial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business Communications, Business/Managerial Economics, Finance/Banking, Human Resources Management, International Business, International Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Travel/Tourism Management
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Public Administration and Service:
- Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work
- Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Oceanography
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Education:
- ESL Teacher Education
- Communications & Journalism:
- Advertising, Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Public Relations
In addition, for international students, the application fee is 50. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $482 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
Hawaii Pacific University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 82%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were two thousand, three hundred and four total number of transfer students who applied and two thousand and seventeen total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero .
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. The regular application due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of August. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of September and
Hawaii Pacific University Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Music/Drama, Athletics, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Job Skills and Leadership. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Music/Drama, Athletics, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Job Skills and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Hawaii Pacific University Students
The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Coed, where 82 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Further, the student body consists of forty percent in-state students, sixty percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, sixty-four percent women, thirty-six percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, forty percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, seven percent hispanic, thirty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, ten percent non-resident alien, one percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-nine percent in top half of graduating class, twenty percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and five percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Hawaii Pacific University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately six thousand, two hundred and ninety-six degree-seeking undergrads, six hundred and forty-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, one hundred and thirty-five graduate enrollment.
This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as research boat, theater.
Hawaii Pacific University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball















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