Hawaii Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2578 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #729 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #667 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 10 | In Hawaii |
| #2 of 6 | In Honolulu |
| #607 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 3,533
- Graduates
- 1,388
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- hpu.edu
Hawaii Pacific University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hawaii Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84% | 86% |
| Applicants | 14,206 | 2,763 | 11,406 |
| Admissions | 12,198 | 2,315 | 9,847 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 460 | 106 | 354 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
1,188 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,219 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
72 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 998
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hawaii Pacific University are 998-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
42 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hawaii Pacific University are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Two or more races | 1152 (23%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1098 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 945 (19%) |
| Asian | 695 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 314 (6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 265 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 238 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 195 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hawaii Pacific University is $30,950 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,758 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,413 |
| $48-75K | $28,979 |
| $75-110K | $30,450 |
| $110K+ | $33,540 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,792 | $21,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,792 | $21,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,792 | $21,140 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $345 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $345 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $345 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 665 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $21,050 |
| Room charge | $8,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,600 |
Hawaii Pacific University majors
Hawaii Pacific University has granted 445 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 209 master's across 15 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hawaii Pacific University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 118 | 25 | ||
| General Studies | 117 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 69 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 43 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 34 | |||
| Psychology, General | 29 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 21 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | 17 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Public Health, General | 7 | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 18 | |||
| Public Administration | 2 | 15 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | 7 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 14 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 14 | |||
| Digital Arts | 12 | |||
| Military History | 12 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 9 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | |||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 9 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |||
| Biochemistry | 8 | |||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 8 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 7 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 6 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | |||
| Communication, General | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 2 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | |||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 2 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 144 | 445 | 209 | 14 |
Hawaii Pacific University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 39% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hawaii Pacific University has published 1,541 scientific papers with 36,360 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Ecology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 11 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 13 | 16 |
| 1999 | 17 | 22 |
| 2000 | 14 | 56 |
| 2001 | 15 | 68 |
| 2002 | 18 | 88 |
| 2003 | 25 | 174 |
| 2004 | 19 | 155 |
| 2005 | 23 | 201 |
| 2006 | 31 | 217 |
| 2007 | 33 | 245 |
| 2008 | 40 | 366 |
| 2009 | 32 | 405 |
| 2010 | 41 | 543 |
| 2011 | 53 | 715 |
| 2012 | 65 | 919 |
| 2013 | 63 | 1188 |
| 2014 | 74 | 1260 |
| 2015 | 63 | 1469 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1519 |
| 2017 | 74 | 1764 |
| 2018 | 76 | 2076 |
| 2019 | 91 | 2559 |
| 2020 | 83 | 3175 |
| 2021 | 86 | 3238 |
| 2022 | 90 | 3491 |
| 2023 | 123 | 3674 |
| 2024 | 98 | 3714 |
| 2025 | 78 | 3383 |
Hawaii Pacific University alumni
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Tulsi Gabbard
- Enrolled in Hawaii Pacific University
- In 2009 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- civil servantarmy officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and U.S. military officer serving as the eighth director of national intelligence (DNI) since 2025. She previously served as U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2002 to 2004. Gabbard was a member of the Democratic Party until 2022, after which she became independent until joining the Republican Party in 2024.
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Sarah Palin
- Enrolled in Hawaii Pacific University
- 1982-1982 studied administration
- Occupations
- autobiographermodelanti-vaccine activistpolitician
- Biography
-
Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator, and author who served as the ninth governor of Alaska from 2006 until her resignation in 2009. She was the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee under U.S. senator John McCain.
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Akebono Tarō
- Occupations
- athleteprofessional wrestlerkickboxerbloggermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Akebono Tarō was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by the pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.
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Eun Ji-won
- Occupations
- singersongwritertelevision actorcomposeractor
- Biography
-
Eun Ji-won is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor and entertainer. He is the leader of the first generation idol group Sechs Kies (젝스키스).
General info
| Alternative names | HPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Motto | Holomua Me Ka Oiaio Forward With Truth |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 572 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Aloha Tower Drive Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 351,000 |
| Phone | 8085440200 |