All schools
Brigham Young University-Hawaii logo
PrivateTown

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

BYUH BYUHC BYU Hawaii BYU Hawaii Campus Brigham Young University Hawaii Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus BYU-H BYU-HC BYU-Hawaii BYU-Hawaii Campus Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus BYU - H BYU - HC BYU - Hawaii BYU - Hawaii Campus Brigham Young University - Hawaii Brigham Young University - Hawaii Campus BYUHawaii BYUHawaii Campus

Laie, Hawaii 96762-1294

Visit website

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedCollege townInternational

Known for business — excellent value

Brigham Young University-Hawaii is a private institution in Laie with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1104, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,064 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,884.

Established
1955
Motto
Enter to learn, go forth to serve
Mascot
Seasiders
Type
Private college
Conference
Pacific West Conference
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

38%Acceptance
1104SAT Avg
2,812Students
16:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$52,064Earnings 10yr
$13,884Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate37.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1104

Reading & WritingMid: 598
500608
MathMid: 570
485583

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2125

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$6,438
Room & Board$9,916
Books & Supplies$1,310
Total Cost of Attendance$22,970
Average Net Price$13,884
Median Debt at Graduation$9,413
Monthly Payment (10yr)$100

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,884

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

79.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$5,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

19

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
2,812
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 8%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 48%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.4%
Freshman Retention67.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,316
10 Years$52,064

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

VolleyballNcaa championshipBasketballCross countryGolfSoccerTennis

History & Fun Facts

  • By 1919, the church was prominent enough in the area to build a temple in Lāiʻe.
  • Classes began at BYU–Hawaii in September 1955 as the Church College of Hawaii to accommodate the burgeoning LDS population in the Territory of Hawai‘i.
  • The school's first buildings were dedicated on December 17, 1958.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

170Very High

Estimated from HI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Honolulupop. 350K
24 mi(42 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2385 mi(4134 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
2553 mi(4425 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

HNL Honolulu22 mi
SFO San Francisco2384 mi
SJC San Jose2402 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA5070 mi · ~146h 28m drive
New York, NY4949 mi · ~142h 58m drive
Hartford, CT5000 mi · ~144h 27m drive
Providence, RI5062 mi · ~146h 14m drive
Albany, NY4932 mi · ~142h 29m drive
Syracuse, NY4808 mi · ~138h 54m drive
Rochester, NY4734 mi · ~136h 46m drive
Buffalo, NY4674 mi · ~135h 2m drive
Philadelphia, PA4901 mi · ~141h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA4645 mi · ~134h 11m drive
Harrisburg, PA4808 mi · ~138h 54m drive
Newark, NJ4940 mi · ~142h 43m drive
Washington, DC4819 mi · ~139h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD4836 mi · ~139h 42m drive
Atlanta, GA4486 mi · ~129h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC4665 mi · ~134h 46m drive
Raleigh, NC4778 mi · ~138h 2m drive
Miami, FL4853 mi · ~140h 12m drive
Orlando, FL4734 mi · ~136h 46m drive
Tampa, FL4680 mi · ~135h 12m drive
Nashville, TN4326 mi · ~124h 58m drive
New Orleans, LA4202 mi · ~121h 23m drive
Richmond, VA4818 mi · ~139h 11m drive
Chicago, IL4239 mi · ~122h 28m drive
Detroit, MI4469 mi · ~129h 6m drive
Minneapolis, MN3950 mi · ~114h 7m drive
St. Louis, MO4121 mi · ~119h 3m drive
Kansas City, MO3884 mi · ~112h 12m drive
Indianapolis, IN4329 mi · ~125h 4m drive
Columbus, OH4493 mi · ~129h 48m drive
Cleveland, OH4546 mi · ~131h 20m drive
Milwaukee, WI4219 mi · ~121h 53m drive
Dallas, TX3784 mi · ~109h 19m drive
Houston, TX3890 mi · ~112h 23m drive
Austin, TX3744 mi · ~108h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX3706 mi · ~107h 4m drive
Los Angeles, CA2553 mi · ~73h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA2385 mi · ~68h 54m drive
San Diego, CA2602 mi · ~75h 10m drive
Seattle, WA2664 mi · ~76h 58m drive
Portland, OR2580 mi · ~74h 32m drive
Denver, CO3330 mi · ~96h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ2900 mi · ~83h 47m drive
Salt Lake City, UT2981 mi · ~86h 7m drive
Honolulu, HI24 mi · ~42 min drive
Tropical (warm year-round)

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Brigham Young University-Hawaii Application Checklist

Decision Notifications