Hawaii Pacific University

#5 in Hawaii

4-years Private College In Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University (referred to as Hawaii Pacific) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Honolulu, HI. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Hawaii Pacific University is $33,020. The school has a total enrollment of 4,876 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Hawaii Pacific University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$33,020 (2023)
Acceptance Rate87.10%
Student Population4,876
Test Scores1,150 (SAT) 25 (ACT)
Graduation Rate44%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Hawaii Pacific University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (4/30/1973 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Hawaii Pacific University is $33,020 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Hawaii Pacific University is $21,533 for academic year 2021-2022. Hawaii Pacific University offers the alternative tuition plans. 95 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $14,953 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Hawaii Pacific University is 87.10% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 5.00%. The average SAT score is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 25. Hawaii Pacific University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,876 students are attending at Hawaii Pacific University (4,151 undergraduate students). There are 146 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 145 part-time faculty working for Hawaii Pacific University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 419 (full-time) and 180 (part-time). The graduation rate at Hawaii Pacific University is 44% and transfer-out rate is 37%. The retention rate is 59% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Hawaii Pacific University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Hawaii Pacific University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Hawaii Pacific University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Hawaii Pacific University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers