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Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii · Private · 2,392 undergrads

Hawaii Pacific University admits 86% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Hawaii Pacific University?

86% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 998–1200 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

14,206 applied, 12,198 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Hawaii Pacific University cost?

$34,758 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $58,714.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$30,924
$30,000–$48,000$31,514
$48,000–$75,000$33,090
$75,000–$110,000$35,646
over $110,000$39,900

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Hawaii Pacific University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Hawaii Pacific University's fall 2027 rule yet. Hawaii Pacific University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Hawaii Pacific University's site

What it's like

2,392
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Honolulu, HI.
56%
of first-years come back for year two.
29%
finish in four years. 41% within six.
$64.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Hawaii Pacific University is on

Colleges for a 1100 SATColleges for a 23 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate?
86% for fall 2024: 12,198 of 14,206 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Hawaii Pacific University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 998 to 1200 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Hawaii Pacific University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $33,090 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $58,714.
What is Hawaii Pacific University's graduation rate?
41% of students finish within six years and 29% within four (IPEDS).