A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hawaii Pacific University are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
17%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
16%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 83% more female students than male students enrolled at Hawaii Pacific University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hawaii Pacific University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,725
|
| Women |
3,151
|
Hawaii Pacific University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 85% of the student body residing outside of Hawaii or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
15%
|
| Out of State |
78%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 39.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141644 IPEDS survey data for Hawaii Pacific University.