- AcademicsB-
- ValueB+
- DiversityA+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationA
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeB
- SafetyA-
Hawaii Pacific University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
Address
1 Aloha Tower Dr
Honolulu, HI 96813
Website
Hawaii Pacific University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
870-1110
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$27,245/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 71%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.58 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.67 responses
- 46%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.67 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
233 GraduatesNursing
148 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
59 GraduatesPsychology
52 GraduatesComputer Science
41 GraduatesBiology
38 GraduatesCommunications
33 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
32 GraduatesMarine Biology and Oceanography
29 GraduatesHistory
22 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,553Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
27%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
56%
Poll
- 88%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.51 responses
Poll
- 59%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.73 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
Hawaii Pacific University Reviews
784 reviews
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I've only just started at HPU but so far, I am very satisfied with my experience. As a graduate student, the class size is small which provides more opportunities to engage in class lecture and speak with the professor. The professors are well-educated and knowledgeable about the course material. The classrooms are small but equipped with everything you need. The campus is safe with security guards standing by. You must pay for parking, but there is meter parking near by that works well for graduate students with class in the evenings. But as an undergrad, parking could be an issue. The area is also infested with older, homeless people that can sometimes get awkward, but I've never felt unsafe.
The school is beautiful and I enjoyed the atmosphere. Everyone is so kind and if you are looking for a different college experience, this is the best place to go. It is very intercultural and you learn to see things in different perspectives! It is a great university.
Hawaii Pacific University offers a military campus program for all military members and their families. It allows them to take 8 week classes on base at a discounted rate. This was a great opportunity for me to get through my general education requirements before starting my bachelors degree. My professors and classes have all been fine, but I would not recommend this college to other students if they have other options. There is a lot of disorganization and confusion between staff members at Hawaii Pacific University which causes a lot of unnecessary stress and wasted time for students. For how much students pay for tuition I expected better.