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Hawaii Pacific University admits 86% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1111 out of 1600 (midpoints: 584 in reading and writing, 570 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 25 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $36,734 |
| Room and meals on campus | $20,976 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $58,714 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $34,758 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 308% above the median net price of colleges in Hawaii on this site ($8,514). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $30,924 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $31,514 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $33,090 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $35,646 |
| Above $110,000 | $39,900 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | HI median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 56% | 71% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 43% | 40% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $64,656 | $51,712 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $11,265 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Hawaii and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
25% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 27% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 64% women and 36% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 6 of the 14 colleges in Hawaii on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,028.
Other colleges in Hawaii of a similar size
- University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei, public
- University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, public
- Brigham Young University-HawaiiLaie, private nonprofit
- Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu, private nonprofit
- Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu, private nonprofit
- University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Hawaii Pacific University?
Hawaii Pacific University admits 86% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Hawaii Pacific University?
Published tuition and fees are $36,734 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Hawaii Pacific University?
43% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.