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Pacific Islands University admits 100% 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%.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Guam | $7,203 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $7,516 |
| Room and meals on campus | $4,564 |
| Books and supplies | $300 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $14,317 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $10,270 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | GU median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 100% | 88% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 100% | 39% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $31,190 | $32,737 | $53,132 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Guam 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
94% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 0% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 51% women and 49% men.
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Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Pacific Islands University?
Pacific Islands University admits 100% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Pacific Islands University?
Published tuition and fees are $7,203 a year for students from Guam and $7,516 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Islands University?
100% 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.