Overview
Student Population
Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,296 prospective students applied, and 6,753 were granted admission. Of those admitted 538 enrolled in the school. 2,465 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,778 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $28,800 plus fees of $500. Hawaii Pacific University is ranked 715 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Hawaii Pacific University is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Hawaii Pacific University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#715 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#435 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Hawaii
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Hawaii
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Hawaii
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1160 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $500 |
| Room and Board | $19,260 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,260 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,020 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Health Professions | 24% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141644 IPEDS survey data for Hawaii Pacific University.
Current students may use the Hawaii Pacific University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.