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Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 2,070
Religious affiliation Mormon
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Laie, Hawaii, Brigham Young University-Hawaii is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Brigham Young University-Hawaii is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Brigham Young University-Hawaii is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Hawaii is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Hawaii is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Brigham Young University-Hawaii do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,068

Cost of attendance at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2022 for students from Hawaii.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $7,722
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,068

Cost of attendance at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $20,994
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii received on average $5,849 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,849
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 71 12% $5,023 $356,605
Other Federal Grant 72 12% $5,005 $360,377
State Grant/Scholarships 136 23% $4,250 $578,047
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 383 64% $4,132 $1,582,402
Total Grant & Scholarships 431 73% $5,849 $2,520,826

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii students is 71.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.4%.

71.1%

  • asian 81.8% 9 students
  • white 72.5% 153 students
  • hawaiian 65.2% 15 students
  • hispanic 67.7% 21 students
  • International Students 71.8% 51 students
  • Mixed Race 71.8% 28 students

Service Offerings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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