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Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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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.

Established
1965
Motto
Holomua Me Ka ʻOiaʻiʻo
Mascot
Sharky the Shark
Type
Private university
Conference
Pacific West Conference as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II
84%Acceptance
1180SAT Avg
2,502Students
15:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$59,593Earnings 10yr
$30,557Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hawaii Pacific University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1180

Reading & WritingMid: 584
548650
MathMid: 570
520630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2129

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1180

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,020
Room & Board$16,042
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$49,980
Average Net Price$30,557
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,082
$30–48K$28,770
$48–75K$28,932
$75–110K$32,793
$110K+$34,920

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,557

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (102)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,502
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Black 6%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 16%
Two+ 17%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.2%
Freshman Retention57.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,773
8 Years$53,836
10 Years$59,593

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,100
Men
$61,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

195Very High

Estimated from HI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Honolulupop. 350K
0 mi(0 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2395 mi(4151 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
2560 mi(4437 min)

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