Most Selective Hawaii Colleges

Hawaii has 1 four-year colleges that accept 50% or fewer of applicants, ranked from most to least selective.

Brigham Young University Hawaii is the hardest to get into in Hawaii, accepting just 47% of 1,020 applicants.

Selectivity does not always equal academic difficulty. Some schools admit a small share of applicants because demand exceeds capacity, not because admission standards are extreme. If you need safety schools, see our highest acceptance rate colleges in Hawaii. For academically demanding options, explore colleges with the highest SAT, highest ACT, and highest GPA averages.

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Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Laie, HI
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 47% acceptance rate
  • Feb 1 application deadline

BYU-Hawaii is a small private university known for undergraduate hospitality and tourism management, business, and Pacific Island studies. The seaside campus in Laie sits on Oahu's North Shore and is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

#1 Best Value in Hawaii 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1190
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.47
  • Net Price $12,410
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