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Hawaii Pacific University

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Hawaii Pacific University Profile

  • 1164 Bishop St., Suite 216
    Honolulu , HI 96813
    (808) 544-0200
    www.hpu.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Large city
    Enrollment
    12,842
    Full time
    9,303
    Part time
    3,539
    Men full time
    4,002
    Women full time
    5,301
    Mission Statement

    Hawai'i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.

    Hawaii Pacific University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Hawaii Pacific University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    30%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    7%
    Hispanic
    7%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    37%
    Non-Resident Alien
    12%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    5%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Hawaii Pacific University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $50
    Applied
    2,991
    Admitted
    2,406
    Enrolled
    698
    Admitted %
    80%

    Hawaii Pacific University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Recommended
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Hawaii Pacific University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    77%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    420
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    550
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    430
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    560
    Students submitting ACT
    29%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    17
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24
  • Hawaii Pacific University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $13,080
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $13,080
    Books and Supplies
    $1,040
    On-campus room and board
    $10,060
    Off-campus room and board
    $10,060

    Hawaii Pacific University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    42%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    19% , $3,776 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    31% , $7,610 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    39% , $5,110 on average
  • Hawaii Pacific University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    American Indian/Native American Studies 0 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biochemistry 0 3 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 19 0
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0 32 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Accounting 15 32 4
    Business Administration and Management, General 50 79 23
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0 0 0
    Business/Commerce, General 0 31 73
    Business/Corporate Communications 0 4 0
    Business/Managerial Economics 5 4 0
    E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0 0 1
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0 12 0
    Finance, General 2 44 35
    Human Resources Development 0 17 0
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0 19 16
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 0 33 3
    Knowledge Management 0 0 0
    Management Information Systems, General 0 35 2
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12 34 29
    Organizational Behavior Studies 0 0 14
    Tourism and Travel Services Management 0 42 3
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master
    Advertising 0 23 0
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 23 29
    Journalism 0 8 0
    Public Relations/Image Management 0 19 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Systems Security 0 0 0
    Computer Science 26 25 0
    Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 0 0 0
    Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 1 0 0
    Information Science/Studies 0 0 39
    Education Associate Bachelor Master
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0 13
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0 0 0
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0 4 19
    Engineering Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer Software Engineering 0 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 0 4 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0 1 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 0 1
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0 0 0
    Nursing, Other 0 0 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 0 240 9
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 1 0
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0 8 0
    Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 0 0 1
    History Associate Bachelor Master
    History, General 0 11 0
    History, Other 0 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Applied Mathematics 0 8 0
    Mathematics, General 7 0 0
    Military Technologies Associate Bachelor Master
    Military Technologies 64 0 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    International/Global Studies 0 13 10
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 13 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Associate Bachelor Master
    Environmental Science 0 4 0
    Environmental Studies 0 11 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0 0 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 0 76 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master
    Community Organization and Advocacy 0 0 0
    Public Administration 0 4 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0 0 0
    Social Work 0 19 18
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 12 69 0
    Forensic Science and Technology 0 0 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 0 6 0
    Economics, General 0 5 0
    International Relations and Affairs 0 30 14
    Political Science and Government, General 0 9 0
    Social Sciences, General 0 5 0
    Social Sciences, Other 0 0 0
    Sociology 0 1 0
  • Hawaii Pacific University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    Mar 1st
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 1st
    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Fall application deadline
    -
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Sep 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Aug 15th
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • Hawaii Pacific University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.hpu.edu/apply
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=welcome3719
    Enable Regional Events
    -

    Hawaii Pacific University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    -
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Hawaii Pacific University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    Yes

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Student Reviews of Hawaii Pacific University

4.6
based on 3 reviews
  • Christina from Dunkirk, MD

    The foreign language and business classes here are taught really well and the students actually learn applicable material. The small class sizes allow for a lot of focus on areas specific to the individual students. read full review

  • Barton from Kaneohe, HI

    Work hard in college. Do not just try to get by. You are working to get a job. Not a degree. I mean a degree is important, but there are lots of people who are losing their jobs even if they have a Bachelors Degree or even a Masters Degree. Try to… more read full review

    Work hard in college. Do not just try to get by. You are working to get a job. Not a degree. I mean a degree is important, but there are lots of people who are losing their jobs even if they have a Bachelors Degree or even a Masters Degree. Try to find places where you can do volunteer work or internships so you understand what you need to do the job you are going to do. read full review

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