Hawaii Pacific Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 85.87%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1105. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,392
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Hawaii Pacific:
- Total Enrollment: 4,921, including 1,219 online students
- 3,533 Undergraduate, 1,388 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.1% men, 64.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 35%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 56%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 84 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 41 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 25 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Hawaii Pacific Overview
Hawaii Pacific University (Hawaii Pacific) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Honolulu, HI. Hawaii Pacific University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Hawaii Pacific's tuition & fees is $34,392 for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $16,298.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,921 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Hawaii Pacific's acceptance rate is 85.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 3.81%. The median SAT score is 1105 and the ACT score is 22.
Hawaii Pacific ranked 4th in Hawaii Colleges rankings. Hawaii Pacific University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Hawaii Pacific University is $34,392. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,485.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,783 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,437.
| Undergraduate | $34,392 |
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| Graduate | $21,485 |
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| Undergraduate | $32,783 |
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| Graduate | $21,437 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Hawaii Pacific University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Hawaii Pacific
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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