Hawaii Pacific University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii Pacific University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Honolulu, Hawaii. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,170, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,500.
$27,500
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
75% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
58% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1210
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1210
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
39%
Online Student Enrollment
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
22%
Two or more races
18%
Hispanic
16%
Asian
14%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
11%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Unknown
5%
Black
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
20
Total Online Enrollment
1,627
Percent of Programs Online
76% On-campus
24% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
37%
State Grant Aid
Information not available
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$42k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.