Hawaii Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2641 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #738 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #676 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 10 | In Hawaii |
| #2 of 6 | In Honolulu |
| #491 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 4,151
- Graduates
- 725
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 84% | 88% |
| Applicants | 13,354 | 2,695 | 10,658 |
| Admissions | 11,631 | 2,255 | 9,375 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 573 | 144 | 429 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 1 | 8 |
2,837 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
627 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hawaii Pacific University are 1060-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hawaii Pacific University are 20-27 (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 | 1198 (25%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1023 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 832 (17%) |
| Asian | 599 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 560 (12%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 321 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 218 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 109 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hawaii Pacific University is $30,501 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 | $25,677 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,104 |
| $48-75K | $27,850 |
| $75-110K | $30,667 |
| $110K+ | $33,893 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,440 | $20,306 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,440 | $20,306 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,440 | $20,306 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $350 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 807 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,278 |
| Room charge | $8,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,600 |
Hawaii Pacific University majors
Hawaii Pacific University has granted 499 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 185 master's across 16 programs, and 2 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 | 114 | 19 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 80 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 42 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | 34 | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 36 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 18 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | 22 | ||
| General Studies | 31 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 25 | |||
| Public Administration | 13 | 12 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | 17 | ||
| Computer Science | 23 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 19 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 14 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 14 | |||
| Communication, General | 12 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | |||
| Marine Sciences | 9 | |||
| Military History | 8 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 8 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | 6 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 5 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 1 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 75 | 499 | 185 | 2 |
Hawaii Pacific University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 43% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hawaii Pacific University has published 1,666 scientific papers with 25,365 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 | 10 |
| 1992 | 17 | 2 |
| 1993 | 22 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 | 13 |
| 1995 | 5 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 | 16 |
| 1997 | 17 | 15 |
| 1998 | 19 | 17 |
| 1999 | 23 | 20 |
| 2000 | 28 | 50 |
| 2001 | 26 | 48 |
| 2002 | 23 | 70 |
| 2003 | 35 | 188 |
| 2004 | 34 | 136 |
| 2005 | 41 | 166 |
| 2006 | 30 | 192 |
| 2007 | 42 | 208 |
| 2008 | 35 | 307 |
| 2009 | 31 | 329 |
| 2010 | 39 | 449 |
| 2011 | 58 | 609 |
| 2012 | 59 | 795 |
| 2013 | 65 | 1025 |
| 2014 | 68 | 1124 |
| 2015 | 65 | 1278 |
| 2016 | 65 | 1329 |
| 2017 | 72 | 1415 |
| 2018 | 75 | 1760 |
| 2019 | 77 | 2121 |
| 2020 | 69 | 2600 |
| 2021 | 79 | 2693 |
| 2022 | 89 | 2877 |
| 2023 | 101 | 2988 |
Hawaii Pacific University alumni
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Tulsi Gabbard
- Enrolled in Hawaii Pacific University
- In 2009 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- military officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician, United States Army Reserve officer and conservative political commentator who was the U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. Gabbard was the first Hindu member of Congress and also the first Samoan-American voting member of Congress. She was a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 United States presidential election, before announcing in October 2022 that she had left the Democratic Party and became an independent.
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Sarah Palin
- Enrolled in Hawaii Pacific University
- 1982-1982 studied administration
- Occupations
- modelautobiographerpoliticiananti-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 alongside U.S. Senator John McCain.
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Akebono Tarō
- Occupations
- rikishimixed martial arts fighterkickboxerprofessional wrestlerblogger
- Biography
-
Akebono Tarō is an American-born Japanese former 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
- television actorsongwritersingeractorcomposer
- 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 | 530 |
| 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 |