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Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University is a small, private institution located in Honolulu, hi. Founded in 1965, Hawaii Pacific University offers undergraduate degrees in 102 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 2

3,814 undergraduates

$36,080 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Hawaii Pacific University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 84.5%

SAT score average 1180

ACT score average 24

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $45

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Key deadlines

August

255 days away Application deadline date

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November

337 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hawaii Pacific University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

15 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Education and Teaching

Law and Legal Studies

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Psychology, General

Public Administration

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,080

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,042

Books & supplies $1,050

Other expenses $2,400

Cost of attendance* $55,572

Average financial aid package $24,153

Estimated cost $31,419 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,080

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,042

Books & supplies $1,050

Other expenses $2,400

Cost of attendance* $55,572

Average financial aid package $24,153

Estimated cost $31,419 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hawaii Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,814, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

4,748

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

22%

African American %

Hispanic American %

19%

Asian %

13%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

25%

Unknown %

10%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hawaii Pacific University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813

8085440200

https://www.hpu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Campus activities board

Student nurses association

Travel industry management student organization

Christian student organization

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsNo

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hawaii Pacific University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hawaii Pacific University?

Hawaii Pacific University is located in Honolulu, hi.

What is the acceptance rate at Hawaii Pacific University?

The acceptance rate for Hawaii Pacific University is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for Hawaii Pacific University?

The average high school GPA for Hawaii Pacific University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hawaii Pacific University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hawaii Pacific University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $222,288.

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