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Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University, founded in 1965, is a private, liberal arts university. Its campus is located in downtown Honolulu.

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI

Tuition & Fees

$27,500

$27,500

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
5%
600-699
28%
500-599
45%
400-499
22%
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
48%
400-499
25%
300-399
3%
700-800
1%
600-699
9%
500-599
35%
400-499
47%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
25%
18-23
46%
12-17
23%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

1

teacher

15

students

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Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,610
Declined + 572
Total Received 4,182
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Private (nonprofit)

3,695

undergraduate students

475

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 4352
ACT 0900

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School Facts

Hawaii Pacific University, founded in 1965, is a private, liberal arts university. Its campus is located in downtown Honolulu.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 4,170
Established in 1965
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Honolulu, HI

135-acre, suburban campus in Honolulu (population: 351,792). Public transportation serves campus.

Hawaii Pacific University
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
16%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
42%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
5%
600-699
28%
500-599
45%
400-499
22%
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
48%
400-499
25%
300-399
3%
700-800
1%
600-699
9%
500-599
35%
400-499
47%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
25%
18-23
46%
12-17
23%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15 (priority deadline)
August 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,610
Declined + 572
Total Received 4,182

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Greg G. Grauman
Vice President, Enrollment Management
P: 866 CALL-HPU
F: 808 544-1136
admissions@hpu.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Tuition $27,000
Room & board $18,700
Additional fees $500
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $47,400

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 866 CALL-HPU
F: 808 544-0884
financialaid@hpu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Gregory Plourde
Executive Director, Financial Aid
gplourde@hpu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
gymnastics
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

hiking, surfing, tennis

Club Sports - Women's

hiking, surfing, tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, beach tennis, self defense, soccer, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Sam Moku (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pacific West Conference
Mascot
Sharky
School colors
teal blue and gray

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology Engineering
Business Administration
Chemistry
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Communicating Studies
Communication
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Diplomacy/Military Studies
East-West Humanities
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering Dual Degree
Engineering Sustainability
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Family Nurse Practitioner
General Business
General Studies
Global Leadership/Sustainable Development
Health Professions
History
Homeland Security
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Management
Individualized
Information Systems
Integrated Multimedia
International Studies
Marine Biology
Marine Science
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Multimedia Cinematic Production
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Oceanography
Organizational Change
Organizational Development/Change Management
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Secondary Education
Social Work
Supervisor Leadership
TESL
TESOL
Teaching English as a Second Language
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,170

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

89%

3,695
students

Female
60%
2,222

Male
40%
1,473

11%

475
students

Female
57%
273

Male
43%
202

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

60%

2,217
students

Female
67%
1,466

Male
33%
751

40%

1,478
students

Female
52%
756

Male
48%
722

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Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
21%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
16%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

75%

Transfer applicants accepted

43%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 41
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Germany
Japan
Norway
Sweden
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Sara Sato
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management, Admissions
808 544-0238
international@hpu.edu

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