Hawaii Pacific University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Honolulu, HI
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Hawaii

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,921

Location Honolulu, Hawaii
Website hpu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Hawaii Pacific University occupies multiple locations across Oahu, with its main campus situated in downtown Honolulu and its Hawaii Loa Campus nestled in the Koolau Mountains of Kaneohe. The private, nonsectarian institution, established in 1965, operates as the largest private university in the Central Pacific region. HPU maintains a notable presence in marine biology research through its Oceanic Institute and Makapu'u Point facility, while also offering strong programs in business administration, nursing, and international studies. The university's downtown campus integrates with Honolulu's business district, providing students direct access to internship opportunities, while the Hawaii Loa Campus features traditional residential facilities and classroom buildings amid a tropical setting. Students can participate in NCAA Division II athletics, with the university's teams, known as the Sharks, competing in the Pacific West Conference.

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Ratings

Hawaii Pacific University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Hawaii Pacific University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 998/1200
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/27
GPA 3.56

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

Applications Due Sep 6, 2026
Enrollment Rate 3.8%
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,392

Costs for Hawaii Pacific University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,392
Books and Supplies		$872
Other Fees		$600
Room and Board		$21,050
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,400
Total One Year Cost		$59,314

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hawaii Pacific University are Business, Health Professions, and Psychology. 32% of students major in Business, 24% in Health Professions, and 6% in Psychology.