Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Honolulu, HI, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,392 students. The acceptance rate is 86%. 35% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,593.

86%

Acceptance

$29,657

Net price

2,392

Enrollment

35%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

86%

Acceptance rate

1,111

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading510–610

SAT Math488–590

ACT Composite19–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$29,657

Average net price

$34,392

In-state tuition

$34,392

Out-of-state tuition

$21,050

Room & board

$872

Books & supplies

$50,674

Total cost of attendance

21%

Students receiving Pell grants

23%

Students with federal loans

$22,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$25,758

$30–48K

$24,413

$48–75K

$28,979

$75–110K

$30,450

$110K+

$33,540

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing22.2%

Business16.9%

Humanities13.0%

Biology10.0%

Criminal Justice6.7%

Psychology6.6%

Computer Science5.7%

Natural Resources3.0%

Communications2.4%

Multidisciplinary1.9%

After Graduation

$59,593

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,773

Median earnings (6 yrs)

35%

Graduation rate

56%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,539

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,392

Total enrollment

15%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

White

28%

Hispanic

25%

Two or more races

16%

Asian

16%

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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