Hawaii Pacific University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Hawaii Pacific University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

84.5%

Admission Difficulty for Hawaii Pacific University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hawaii Pacific University is 84.5%. Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Hawaii.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hawaii Pacific University and can you get accepted?

Hawaii Pacific University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 12,282 out of the 14,538 who applied were admitted.

Hawaii Pacific University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 4% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hawaii Pacific University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.56 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1170 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Hawaii Pacific University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.56

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Hawaii Pacific University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Hawaii Pacific University are to have around a 3.56 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.56 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Hawaii Pacific University accepts 84% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Hawaii Pacific University is 3.56 on the 4.0 scale. 22% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #2 in Hawaii for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Hawaii Pacific University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Hawaii Pacific University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	22.21%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	16.62%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.38%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.41%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.65%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.26%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.47%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Hawaii Pacific University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Hawaii Pacific University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1068-1280

Applicants Submitting SAT

13%

SAT Scores for Hawaii Pacific University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	548
Math 25th Percentile	520
Composite 25th Percentile	1068

SAT Scores for Hawaii Pacific University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	650
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1280
Average SAT Score	1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Hawaii Pacific University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Hawaii Pacific University is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1068-1280. Students who get into Hawaii Pacific University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. Hawaii Pacific University ranks #2 in the state of Hawaii for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Hawaii Pacific University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1068 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1068, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Hawaii Pacific University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1174, you have around a 84% chance of being admitted. A 1280 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 91% chance of getting in.

Hawaii Pacific University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1280 and Above	Good	>91%
1174 to 1280	Avg +	84%-91%
1068 to 1174	Avg -	73%-84%
962 to 1068	Reach	59%-73%
Less than 962	Low	<59%

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Hawaii Pacific University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Hawaii Pacific University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	19
Math 25th Percentile	18
Composite 25th Percentile	21

ACT Scores for Hawaii Pacific University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	28
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Hawaii Pacific University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Hawaii Pacific University is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 29. The school ranks #1 in Hawaii for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Hawaii Pacific University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Hawaii Pacific University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Hawaii Pacific University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 84% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 29 ACT score.

Hawaii Pacific University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>91%
25 to 29	Avg +	84%-91%
21 to 25	Avg -	73%-84%
17 to 21	Reach	59%-73%
Less than 17	Low	<59%

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High School Class Rank

79% of Hawaii Pacific University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hawaii Pacific University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	17.43%
Top 25% of class	44.24%
Top 50% of class	79%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Hawaii Pacific University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	11,519	3,004	14,538
Accepted	9,811	2,460	12,282
Acceptance Rate	85%	82%	84%
Enrolled	394	149	543
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	4%	6%	4%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 6, 2024

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Sep 6, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hawaii Pacific University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hawaii Pacific University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hawaii Pacific University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hawaii Pacific University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Hawaii Pacific University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.56 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1170 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.