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    Hawaii Pacific University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for HPU?

    Hawaii Pacific admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 85%. Students that get into Hawaii Pacific have an average SAT score between 1070-1180 or an average ACT score of 22-28. The regular admissions application deadline for Hawaii Pacific is January 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    11,948
    SAT Range
    1070-1180
    SAT Reading
    540-570
    SAT Math
    530-610
    Students Submitting SAT
    14%
    ACT Range
    22-28
    ACT English
    21-27
    ACT Math
    20-26
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    11%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 15
    Offers Early Decision
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $45
    Application Website
    hpu.edu/admissions/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Recommended
    Poll
    68%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 28 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 28 responses
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