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Hawaii Pacific University

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Honolulu, HI

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Hawaii Pacific University is a private small school in Honolulu, HI, enrolling about 2,392 undergraduates. Hawaii Pacific University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 86%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $112,964/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range998–1200
ACT range19–27
Undergrads2,392
Yield (admits who enroll)5%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$50,674
4-year grad rate38%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,593

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans23%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$49,335/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$85,936/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$112,964/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$58,721/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity807
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate?

Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, HI admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Hawaii Pacific University?

Admitted students at Hawaii Pacific University typically score between 998–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Hawaii Pacific University?

Admitted students at Hawaii Pacific University typically score between 19–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Hawaii Pacific University cost?

Hawaii Pacific University's total cost of attendance is reported at $50,674 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Hawaii Pacific University?

Hawaii Pacific University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Hawaii Pacific University require students to live on campus?

No -- Hawaii Pacific University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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