Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 007279
- Phone: (808) 533-6596
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.83%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,473Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Hawaii Pacific University
1128 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Pacific University is a nonprofit private institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. About eight thousand students enroll at HPU per year.
Areas of study available at HPU include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1280 - 1638 for the SAT exam and in a range of 18 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 70 percent of which only 19 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $18,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Some students at HPU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.
The Hawaii Pacific University "Sea Warriors" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to get more about Hawaii Pacific University can visit their website at http://www.hpu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Hawaii Pacific University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Hawaii Pacific University is around 4,100 students, where graduate students make up roughly 14% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $27,000-$32,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,100-$1,400 per unit
- The average estimated cost for on campus housing and meals is listed to be around $22,000, the amount includes fifteen meals per week
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $13,473 |
Receiving Student Loans | 62% | $9,789 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Hawaii Pacific University may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Hawaii Pacific University
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2014)
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2014)
Campus: Windward Hawaii Loa Campus
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2012)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2012)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Hawaii Pacific University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Pacific West Conference)
- Basketball (Pacific West Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Hawaii Pacific University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Marine Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (M)
- Multimedia (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (A, B)
- Information Science (C, M)
Education
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Secondary Education (M)
- ESL (B, C, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, C, M)
- Public Health (B, M)
- PreMed Studies (C)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A, B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (A, M)
- Human Services
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 007279
- Phone: (808) 533-6596
- School Homepage