Hawaii Pacific University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2578 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 729 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 667 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 2 of 10 | In Hawaii |
| # 2 of 6 | In Honolulu |
| # 393 of 967 | For Real Estate |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
86%
Enrollment
2,792
Average SAT
1,099
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$30,950 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
3,533
Graduates
1,388
Male:Female Ratio
35:65
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Hawaii Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Applicants | 14,206 | 2,763 | 11,406 |
| Admissions | 12,198 | 2,315 | 9,847 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 460 | 106 | 354 |
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
| â– White | 22% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 6% |
| â– Asian | 14% |
| â– Hispanic | 19% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 23% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Hawaii Pacific University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Hawaii Pacific University majors
Hawaii Pacific University has granted 144 associate degrees across 6 programs, 445 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 209 master's across 15 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hawaii Pacific University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 118 | 25 | - |
| General Studies | 117 | - | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 69 | - | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | - | - | 43 | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | - | 34 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 29 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 21 | 6 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 11 | 17 | - |
| Social Work | - | 9 | 14 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 20 | - | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 7 | 13 | - |
| Computer Science | - | 18 | - | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | - | - | 18 | - |
| Public Administration | - | 2 | 15 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 9 | 7 | - |
| Marine Sciences | - | - | 14 | - |
| Nursing Practice | - | - | - | 14 |
| Digital Arts | - | 12 | - | - |
| Military History | - | 12 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies | - | 9 | - | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 9 | - | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | - | 9 | - | - |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | - | - | 9 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | - | - | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 8 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | - | - | 8 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | - | 8 | - |
| National Security Policy Studies | - | - | 7 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 6 | - | - |
| Human Resources Development | - | 6 | - | - |
| Sustainability Studies | - | - | 5 | - |
| Communication, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | - | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | - | 4 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | - | 2 | - | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | - | 2 | - | - |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | - | 2 | - | - |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | - | 1 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 1 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 144 | 445 | 209 | 14 |
Publications & Citations
Hawaii Pacific University has published 1,541 scientific papers with 36,360 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Ecology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
934
/ 19,399
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
892
/ 26,656
|
| Biology |
853
/ 24,395
|
| Political Science |
625
/ 11,030
|
| Law |
601
/ 10,662
|
| Medicine |
575
/ 13,027
|
| Ecology |
573
/ 21,629
|
| Sociology |
531
/ 11,770
|
| Computer Science |
526
/ 11,401
|
| Geology |
520
/ 18,698
|
| Geography and Cartography |
495
/ 15,499
|
| Chemistry |
459
/ 14,602
|
| Engineering |
458
/ 13,427
|
| Psychology |
423
/ 8,438
|
| Physics |
417
/ 11,147
|
| Philosophy |
374
/ 6,471
|
| Business |
370
/ 8,463
|
| Paleontology |
349
/ 9,584
|
| History |
344
/ 5,915
|
| Economics |
308
/ 5,900
|
| Mathematics |
294
/ 6,926
|
| Archaeology |
286
/ 5,508
|
| Oceanography |
271
/ 13,127
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
264
/ 12,343
|
| Biochemistry |
254
/ 5,632
|
| Genetics |
252
/ 5,769
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
227
/ 4,678
|
| Art & Design |
224
/ 4,444
|
| Public Health |
207
/ 6,811
|
| Pathology |
195
/ 3,287
|
| Statistics |
190
/ 4,984
|
| Psychiatry |
183
/ 3,241
|
| Linguistics |
180
/ 3,035
|
| Demography |
176
/ 5,929
|
| Organic chemistry |
175
/ 5,640
|
| Social Psychology |
174
/ 4,259
|
| Botany |
169
/ 4,248
|
| Anthropology |
156
/ 2,908
|
| Development Studies |
151
/ 2,636
|
| Management |
145
/ 3,629
|
Annual publication & citation counts
11 Notable alumni
1. Lauren Cheape
1987-. (aged 39)
beauty pageant contestant
politician
Lauren Kealohilani Cheape Matsumoto is an American politician and beauty pageant titleholder who currently serves as a member of the Hawaii State House from Hawaii's 38th District, previously the 45th District from 2012 to 2022. Matsumoto represents Schofield, Mokuleia, Waialua, Kunia, Waipio Acres, and her hometown of Mililani in the Hawaii State House of Representatives. She holds the title of...
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2. Arthur J. Logan
Arthur J. Logan is a criminal investigator and the former chief of police on the Honolulu Police Department since June 14, 2022 until July, 2025. Arthur became the adjutant general of Hawaii in January 2015. His promotion to major general was confirmed at the federal level by the U.S. Senate on September 26, 2019.
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3. Vivian Wu
1966-. (aged 60)
actor
film actor
Vivian Wu is a Chinese-born American actress. Starring in a variety of North American and Chinese productions, her big break came in 1987, when she appeared in the biographical film The Last Emperor. She later went to starring in films Iron & Silk (1990), The Guyver (1991), Heaven & Earth (1993), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), The Joy Luck...
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4. Christopher Loeak
1952-2025 (aged 73)
politician
Iroijlaplap Christopher Jorebon Loeak /ˈlɔɪˌæk/ was a Marshallese politician who was the President of the Marshall Islands from 2012 to 2016. He was elected by parliament as President in January 2012, following the 2011 general election.
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All 11 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
HPU
Founded
1965
Motto
Holomua Me Ka OiaioForward With Truth
Colors
blue, gray
Academic calendar
September to May. Also Summer Sessions
Total staff
572
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1 Aloha Tower Drive Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 United States
City Population
351,000
Phone
8085440200
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