Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences
Hawaii Pacific University is a private institution in Honolulu with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1180, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,593 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,557.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1180
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (102)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
57%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History HPU was founded in 1965 as Hawaiʻi Pacific College by Paul C.
- •The state of Hawaiʻi granted a charter of incorporation to Hawaiʻi Pacific on September 17, 1965.
- •In September 1966, Honolulu Christian College established in 1949 merged into Hawaiʻi Pacific College, and a new charter was granted by the state of Hawaiʻi.
- •Meader became Hawaiʻi Pacific College's first president.
- •When Meader retired in 1968, the board of trustees elected George A.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from HI state average + large city premium
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