Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001606
- Phone: (801) 422-4636
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
97.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,730Average 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
School Map
Brigham Young University – Hawaii (BYUH)
Main Campus, Provo, UT
History
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is located in Laie, on the northern portion of the island of Oahu. BYUH was established by missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints who had set out to establish missions in Polynesia. As the mission grew, a purchase was made of a plantation in Laiewai and Laiemalo that gave the church the necessary acreage to further its mission and establish a school. Over time the school grew and went through various iterations until it was declared the Hawaii campus of Bringham Young University in 1974. BYU-Hawaii stresses academic excellence and religious values, mixing secular and spiritual educations to ensure students become well rounded individuals.
Academics
BYUH offers bachelor's programs for a variety of majors, and stresses the importance of academic excellence. BYUH was ranked 23rd best school in the western region by U.S. News and World Report, the only school in Hawaii to do so.
Programs offered at BYUH include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
BYUH uses test scores, GPA and personal factors to determine whether a student is right for their school. Those wishing to apply should have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and either a 25 or better on the ACT test or 1130 on the SAT. Applications should be filled out and sent by the given deadline and arrangements made for any transcripts or test scores to be delivered. Applications will not be reviewed until all documents are received.
Financial aid is available to students at BYUH. Interested students should visit the Office of Financial Aid and Student Accounts as well as fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Members of the Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints will receive a discount in tuition as it 70% of the fees will be covered by the church.
Athletics
BYUH participates in NCAA Division II athletic competitions. The teams are known as the Seasiders. BYUH has received 19 titles in different sports.
Sports Programs:
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Dance Team
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Soft Ball
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Brigham Young University – Hawaii accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Brigham Young University – Hawaii is around 3,200 students. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 17% graduate students.
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 $5,700-$6,900 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $240 to $290 per unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $8,000
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 | 84% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 77% | $5,288 |
Receiving Student Loans | 15% | $3,392 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Brigham Young University – Hawaii may provide student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
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 Brigham Young University – Hawaii 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
Computer and Information Sciences
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
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- Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, HI (24 miles away)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu in Young Harris, GA (26 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001606
- Phone: (801) 422-4636
- School Homepage