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Hawai`i Pacific University
Overview
Hawai`i Pacific University is a Comprehensive institution located in Honolulu, HI, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
Contact
Marissa Bratton
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@hpu.edu
Phone: 808-544-0238
Fax: 808-544-1136
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@hpu.edu
Phone: 808-544-0238
Fax: 808-544-1136
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Development |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| English As A Second/foreign Language (teaching) |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions Related |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Military History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Oceanography (chemical And Physical) |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Homeland Security |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,551
Applied
4,892
Accepted
3,560
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,767
Females Applied
3,619
Females Accepted
76%
Male Admissions
1,784
Males Applied
1,273
Males Accepted
71%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.5
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 608 | ||
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 | ||
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
27,500
Private
Fees
350
Full-time student fees
19,200
Room & board
11,700
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
14,367
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,107
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
10,802
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,662
Avg. Loan Aid
6,936
Avg. Grant Aid
3,072
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
56%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,560
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.41% |
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| Black or African American | 5.22% |
| White or Caucasian | 24.72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.59% |
| Asian | 14.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.88% |
| Two or more races | 15.37% |
| Other | 12.84% |
Gender
Male (40.17%)
Female (59.83%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 14% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Talent Show, Club Carnival and Paina at the Pier
Spring Talent Show, Club Carnival and Paina at the Pier
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Nurses Association, Travel Industry Management Student Organization and Christian Student Organization
Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Nurses Association, Travel Industry Management Student Organization and Christian Student Organization
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
emergency notification, patrol system and emergency exit alarms in residence halls
emergency notification, patrol system and emergency exit alarms in residence halls
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Gymnastics | No | |
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| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
359
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 152
Part-time - 207
Male - 186
Female - 173
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