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Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University is a small, private institution located in Honolulu, hi. Founded in 1965, Hawaii Pacific University offers undergraduate degrees in 102 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,650 undergraduates
cost $31,940 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Hawaii Pacific University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.1%
SAT score average 1173
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $45
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Key deadlines

June
30
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September
05
126 days away Application deadline date

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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hawaii Pacific University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Psychology, General
Public Administration

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,940
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,278
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,400
Cost of attendance* $50,818
Average financial aid package $22,317
Estimated cost $28,501 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,940
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,278
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,400
Cost of attendance* $50,818
Average financial aid package $22,317
Estimated cost $28,501 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hawaii Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,650, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

4,748

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
20%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
2%
Multiracial %
12%
Unknown %
35%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hawaii Pacific University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
phone 808-544-0200
address https://www.hpu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Campus activities board

Student nurses association

Travel industry management student organization

Christian student organization

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hawaii Pacific University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hawaii Pacific University?

Hawaii Pacific University is located in Honolulu, hi.

What is the acceptance rate at Hawaii Pacific University? 

The acceptance rate for Hawaii Pacific University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Hawaii Pacific University?

The average high school GPA for Hawaii Pacific University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hawaii Pacific University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hawaii Pacific University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $203,272.

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