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Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii) occupies a coastal campus in Laie, a small town on Oahu's North Shore, located 35 miles from Honolulu. Established in 1955 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the university shares its grounds with the Polynesian Cultural Center, one of Hawaii's prominent tourist attractions where many students gain work experience. The campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities designed to accommodate its substantial international student population, particularly from Asia and the Pacific Islands. BYU-Hawaii maintains selective admissions standards and emphasizes programs in business, education, computing, and Pacific Island studies. The university's unique location facilitates marine biology research, while its partnership with the adjacent Polynesian Cultural Center provides students with distinctive opportunities in hospitality and cultural studies.
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BYUH is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Brigham Young University Hawaii within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#482 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#338 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Hawaii
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Hawaii
#563 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Hawaii
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 985/1191 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,916 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $8,160 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,824 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230047 IPEDS survey data for Brigham Young University Hawaii.
Current students may use the Brigham Young University Hawaii GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025