Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI

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Tuition & Fees

$27,850

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
3%
600-699
26%
500-599
52%
400-499
19%
700-800
2%
600-699
21%
500-599
50%
400-499
25%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
39%
18-23
49%
12-17
10%
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,892
Declined 1,659
Total Received 6,551
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Private

3,560

undergraduate students

586

graduate students

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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.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,146
Established in 1965
Coeducational Coeducational

Scholarships

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

  • Campus Setting: Major city
  • Campus Size: hectares
  • Nearest airport: Honolulu International

Hawaii Pacific University
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI
96813

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
14%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Freshman priority housing
yes
Coed housing

Top Organizations

  • Student Government Association
  • Campus Activities Board
  • Student Nurses Association
  • Travel Industry Management Student Organization
  • Christian Student Organization

Top Events

  • Spring Talent Show
  • Club Carnival
  • Paina at the Pier
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Campus Facts

  • Student-run campus newspaper
  • Drama/Theater group
  • Choral groups

Campus Security

  • 24 hour emergency telephone/alarm devices
  • 24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
  • Late-night transport/escort service
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
  • Other security measures
  • emergency notification, patrol system and emergency exit alarms in residence halls
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
26%
500-599
52%
400-499
19%
700-800
2%
600-699
21%
500-599
50%
400-499
25%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
39%
18-23
49%
12-17
10%

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions yes
Application fee $50
School has early action program yes
Average Freshman GPA (4.0 scale) 3.5

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,892
Declined 1,659
Total Received 6,551

Admissions Factors

Very Important

academic GPA
rigor of secondary school record

Important

extracurricular activities
application essay
standardized test scores

Considered

character/personal qualities
first generation
interview
recommendation(s)
talent/ability
volunteer work
work experience

Not Considered

alumni/ae relation
level of applicant's interest
geographical residence
racial/ethnic status
class rank
religious affiliation/commitment
state residency

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International Facts

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 55
Accepts International Baccalaureate yes
Offers English as a second language yes

Financial Aid

98%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$5,105

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $27,500
Room & board $19,200
Additional fees $350
Books & supplies $1,200
Other fees $1,714
Total $49,964
Average Financial Aid - $5,105
Total with Avg. Aid $44,859

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Installment payment plan yes
Tuition waiver for employees (and children) yes

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country running
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

hiking, surfing, tennis

Club Sports - Women's

hiking, surfing, tennis

Intramural Sports Men

Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

Intramural Sports Women

Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Division II

Majors

Assc. Bach.
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Chemistry, General
Communication, General
Computer Science
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Finance, General
General Studies
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
History, General
Homeland Security
Human Resources Development
Human Services, General
International/Global Studies
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Military History
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Organizational Leadership
Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Work
Sociology
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Programs Offered

  • English as a second language
  • Distance learning
  • Double major
  • Independent study
  • Accelerated degree
  • Freshman honors college
  • Honors college
  • Graduated courses offered to undergraduates
  • Cooporative programs
  • Internships
  • Off campus study
  • Summer session for credit
  • Study abroad
  • Part time undergraduate degrees
  • Army ROTC
  • Air force ROTC

Other Programs

  • Post-bachelors certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional

4,146

total students

58%

in-state

42%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

3,560
students

Female
60%
2,130

Male
40%
1,430

14%

586
students

Female
55%
325

Male
45%
261

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

67%

2,411
students

Female
66%
1,570

Male
34%
841

33%

1,149
students

Female
49%
560

Male
51%
589

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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate 65%
Student 4 year graduation rate 23%
Student 5 year graduation rate 19%
Student 6 year graduation rate 3%

Student Break-down

10%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
24%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
15%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

304

Transfer students enrolled

7%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment yes
Winter transfer enrollment yes
Spring transfer enrollment yes
Summer transfer enrollment yes
Accepts CLEP subject tests yes
Accepts CLEP general tests yes
Accepts excelsior college examinations no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES yes
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Not reported

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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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
  • Career Library
  • Career interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Job Fairs
  • Job Interviews
  • Job bank
  • On-campus employer recruitment
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume referral

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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