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Hawaii Pacific University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,439
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 85%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 42%

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

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that Hawaii Pacific University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Hawaii Pacific University 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 Hawaii Pacific University is 18-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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hawaii Pacific University is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Hawaii state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Hawaii Pacific University is 64% , 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 Hawaii Pacific University 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

85.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,020

Cost of attendance at Hawaii Pacific University 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

$30,020

Cost of attendance at Hawaii Pacific University 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, 100 of freshman students at Hawaii Pacific University received on average $25,806 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.

$25,806
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 206 40% $5,128 $1,056,370
Other Federal Grant 335 65% $4,607 $1,543,320
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 513 100% $22,797 $11,694,990
Total Grant & Scholarships 513 100% $25,806 $13,238,310

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hawaii Pacific University 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 Hawaii Pacific University students is 42.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.0%.

42.5%

  • asian 59.8% 55 students
  • African American 18.8% 3 students
  • white 46.5% 60 students
  • unknown 23.5% 8 students
  • hispanic 38.6% 34 students
  • International Students 48.5% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 34.3% 23 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Pacific West Conference
  • Basketball Pacific West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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