What is Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate?

Hawaii Pacific University admits about 86% of applicants.

How much does Hawaii Pacific University cost?

At Hawaii Pacific University, the average net price after aid is about $29,657 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $50,674 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Hawaii Pacific University?

The middle 50% of admitted students score 998–1200 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT.

What are Hawaii Pacific University's application deadlines?

Hawaii Pacific University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI·Private·~86% acceptance

Hawaii Pacific University is a private university based in Honolulu, HI. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $29,657 per year. About 38% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $59,593 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost

$29,657/yr avg net price after aid

Full cost ~~$50,674~~

Aid cuts ~$21,017/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines

Nov 15

Jan 15

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Admissions

GPA range3.3–3.8

SAT (middle 50%)998–1200

ACT (middle 50%)19–27

Test policyTest optional

Programs

Computer Science

Data Science / Statistics

Information Systems / IT

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Environmental Science

Outcomes

38%

graduation rate

56%

freshman retention

$48,773

median earnings, 6yr

$59,593

median earnings, 10yr

How Hawaii Pacific reads an application

What Hawaii Pacific requires

Required

Course rigorTOEFL / English proficiency

Considered

Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceOther test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Hawaii Pacific requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions

What is Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate?: Hawaii Pacific University admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does Hawaii Pacific University cost?: At Hawaii Pacific University, the average net price after aid is about $29,657 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $50,674 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Hawaii Pacific University?: The middle 50% of admitted students score 998–1200 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT.
What are Hawaii Pacific University's application deadlines?: Hawaii Pacific University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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