Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,861
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church)
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 87.69%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 19.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 15.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 50.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 38.6%
Black: 0.2%
Hispanic: 6.9%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 4.2%
2+ races: 8.1%
Non-resident alien: 38.8%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 0.2%
Hispanic: 6.9%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 4.2%
2+ races: 8.1%
Non-resident alien: 38.8%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,221
In-State tuition: $6,068Out-of-State tuition: $6,068
Estimated books and supplies: $1,310 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,034 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,455 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,455 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,414 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,517 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 16.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 8.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $9,413 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $100 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,492 |
| $30k-48k | $10,415 |
| $48k-75k | $15,623 |
| $75k-110k | $16,699 |
| $110k+ | $18,524 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 71%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 85.1% (2019)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $9,413 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,416 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $5,666 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 74.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 65.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 62.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation:Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,453 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 38 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 81 | $30,495 ($2,541) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 21 | $33,487 ($2,791) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 36 | $29,613 ($2,468) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 35 | $44,859 ($3,738) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $57,999 ($4,833) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 43 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 44 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $90,135Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $150,799,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $188,220,000 (2022)