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Laie, Hawaii 96762-1294

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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

Campus Visits

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Brigham Young University-Hawaii Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate37.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1104

Reading & WritingMid: 598
500608
MathMid: 570
485583

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2125

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

37.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1104

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,884

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (53)

Student Life

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
8 Years$44,702
10 Years$52,064

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,200
Men
$63,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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