Hawaii Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2786 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #785 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #721 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 10 | In Hawaii |
| #2 of 6 | In Honolulu |
| #582 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 3,814
- Graduates
- 934
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Applicants | 14,538 | 3,004 | 11,519 |
| Admissions | 12,282 | 2,460 | 9,811 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 535 | 148 | 387 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 1 | 7 |
1,154 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
820 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1068
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hawaii Pacific University are 1068-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hawaii Pacific University are 21-29 (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 | 1209 (26%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1038 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 885 (19%) |
| Asian | 597 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 395 (8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 299 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 216 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 91 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hawaii Pacific University is $32,204 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 | $26,082 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,770 |
| $48-75K | $28,932 |
| $75-110K | $32,793 |
| $110K+ | $34,920 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,520 | $21,183 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,520 | $21,183 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,520 | $21,183 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $350 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 712 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,042 |
| Room charge | $8,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,600 |
Hawaii Pacific University majors
Hawaii Pacific University has granted 493 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 205 master's across 16 programs, and 6 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 | 122 | 15 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 86 | ||
| Psychology, General | 46 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | 25 | 7 | |
| Public Health, General | 12 | 22 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 32 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 28 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 15 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 21 | |||
| Social Work | 3 | 17 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 18 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 16 | |||
| Communication, General | 12 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 12 | |||
| Computer Science | 11 | |||
| General Studies | 11 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |||
| Military History | 10 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 8 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 8 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | |||
| Digital Arts | 5 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security | 1 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 39 | 493 | 205 | 6 |
Hawaii Pacific University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 38% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hawaii Pacific University has published 1,480 scientific papers with 33,729 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Ecology, Medicine, Sociology, Computer Science, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 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 | 714 |
| 2012 | 65 | 920 |
| 2013 | 63 | 1188 |
| 2014 | 74 | 1260 |
| 2015 | 63 | 1469 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1519 |
| 2017 | 74 | 1761 |
| 2018 | 76 | 2078 |
| 2019 | 91 | 2553 |
| 2020 | 83 | 3175 |
| 2021 | 84 | 3236 |
| 2022 | 90 | 3488 |
| 2023 | 123 | 3658 |
| 2024 | 96 | 3688 |
Hawaii Pacific University alumni
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Tulsi Gabbard
- Enrolled in Hawaii Pacific University
- In 2009 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
-
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and military officer serving as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve since 2021. Gabbard served as U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. She also served as the youngest state legislator in Hawaii from 2002 to 2004. She was a candidate in the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. She left the Democratic Party in 2022 to become an independent. In 2024, she joined the Republican Party. In November 2024, then President-elect Trump, selected Gabbard for the position of director of national intelligence in his second term.
-
Sarah Palin
- Enrolled in Hawaii Pacific University
- 1982-1982 studied administration
- Occupations
- politicianautobiographermodelanti-vaccine activist
- Biography
-
Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator, author, and reality television personality 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
- mixed martial arts fighterrikishiathleteprofessional wrestlerkickboxer
- 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 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
- composeractorsingersongwritertelevision actor
- 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 | 541 |
| 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 |