Hawaii Pacific University, HI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Hawaii Pacific University Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity32
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings36
Diversity100
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Hawaii Pacific University
62%
Bachelor’s
36%
Associate’s
3%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education4%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences2%
Admissions
Getting into Hawaii Pacific University
75%
Admission Rate
550
Median SAT Math
570
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Hawaii Pacific University
$26K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $25K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $28K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Hawaii Pacific University
35%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$246
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $9K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $8K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Hawaii Pacific University
60%
Retention Rate
38%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 45% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 47% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 61% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 42% | 30% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 36% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% | 36% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Hawaii Pacific University
89%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $41K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $84K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Hawaii Pacific University
3,160
Undergraduates
50%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
541
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 27% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 25% | 14% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% | 11% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 7% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 22% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
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