Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,726
Graduate Enrollment: 520
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Alaska Native or Hawaiian instituion
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.32%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 51.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 34.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 29.2%
Black: 5.9%
Hispanic: 19.2%
Asian: 17.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2.2%
2+ races: 18.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.2%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 5.9%
Hispanic: 19.2%
Asian: 17.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2.2%
2+ races: 18.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.2%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,487
In-State tuition: $30,020Out-of-State tuition: $30,020
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,764 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,300 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $16,764 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,300 (2022)
Average Family Income: $79,856 (2017)
Median Family Income: $42,913 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 25.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $233 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,908 |
| $30k-48k | $26,495 |
| $48k-75k | $25,028 |
| $75k-110k | $26,703 |
| $110k+ | $29,072 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 31%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 87.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,151 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,238 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,085 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $56,490 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 16 | $56,167 ($4,681) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 20 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 10 | $34,489 ($2,874) | |||
| Master's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Information Science/Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 27 | $43,403 ($3,617) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 36 | $28,810 | $301 | $30,031 ($2,503) | $30,146 ($2,512) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 24 | $25,000 | $248 | $34,185 ($2,849) | |
| Associate's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Marine Sciences. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 39 | $25,000 | $228 | $18,813 ($1,568) | $38,738 ($3,228) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 25 | $27,000 | $282 | $44,930 ($3,744) | |
| Associate's Degree | Public Administration. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 28 | $54,876 ($4,573) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 21 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 24 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 142 | $25,000 | $239 | $84,895 ($7,075) | $96,048 ($8,004) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 131 | $21,500 | $260 | $51,468 ($4,289) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $44,078 ($3,673) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 18 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $76,806Full time faculty: 54%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $43,037,065 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $56,517,099 (2022)