Hawaii Pacific University

1164 Bishop St., Suite 216, Honolulu, HI 96813

Website: Hawaii Pacific University

Hawai'i Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University School Description

Hawai'i Pacific University is more than an excellent university with outstanding and rigorous academic programs, an ideal location, faculty who are well-respected in their fields, students from all over the world who come to learn in a multicultural environment, and a service orientation emphasizing individualized attention to each student. It is also a comprehensive university offering a number of unique experiences, events, and traditions for its students, faculty, and staff as well as the community.

“Hawai'i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.”

We encourage you to take advantage of the activities, events, and dialogues that will be taking place when you arrive on campus. The right level of involvement at Orientation and during your first-year on campus can help you to make lasting friends, perform well academically, and build strong relationships with HPU’s faculty and staff members.

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Hawaii Pacific University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Hawaii Pacific University is a private coeducational university in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1965 as Hawaii Pacific College by Paul C.T. Loo, Eureka Forbes, Elizabeth W. Kellerman, and Reverend Edmond Walker.

Hawaii Pacific University is the largest private university in the central Pacific, most noted for its diverse student body of almost 9,000 students, representing over 100 countries. The school's largest academic programs are in Business Administration, Nursing, and International Relations.

Hawaii Pacific University has two main campuses and access to scientific facilities. HPU's downtown Honolulu campus serves most of the business, liberal arts, and other general programs. This campus occupies much of Fort Street Mall and surrounds the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. The university has offices and classrooms in some of Honolulu's most prominent buildings, including 1132 Bishop Street and the Finance Factors Center.

The Hawaii Loa campus is located near Castle Junction in K?neohe, on the windward side of the Koolau Range. This campus was originally built by Hawaii Loa College, a liberal arts school that was merged into Hawaii Pacific University in 1992. The campus is also referred to as the Windward campus. This campus houses the majority of the science programs and the nursing program. However, other general courses are offered on the Windward campus, and the university plans to develop the property into a larger campus.

The Oceanic Institute (OI) is part of the university and provides students with access to significant research programs in the marine and oceanic sciences.

HPU's Military Campus Programs operates classrooms and offices on Oahu's US military bases, including Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H. M. Smith, Schofield Barracks, and Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii. A significant online program is also offered. Over 2,500 HPU students take courses through Military Campus Programs.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Alaska & Hawaii
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Sea Warriors

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
6,911
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
95%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,080
Students Receiving Aid:
39%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Hawaii Pacific University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Hawaii Pacific University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Men vs. Women
Women 65%
Men 35%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 43%
Asian 39%
Hispanic 7%
African-American 7%
Other 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 63%
In-State 37%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Hawaii 37%
California 11%
Washington 3%
Virginia 2%
Pennsylvania 2%
Percent of Students International: 15%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 4%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Pacific West Conference)
Baseball (Division II Independents)
Track (Pacific West Conference)

Hawaii Pacific University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 13,080    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 13,000    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 80    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,066 19%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 8,100 17%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,612 38%  
Any Aid:
  39%  

Hawaii Pacific University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 80% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 77%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 560
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 29%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Hawaii Pacific University

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Question: Becoming a doctor in Hawaii?

Does anyone know what it takes to become a doctor if you are from the mainland, but go to college and med school in hawaii? I am interested in Hawaii Pacific University Pre-Med, or UH Manoa Pre-Med, and then University of Hawaii Medical School. However, I have heard that only native hawaiians gain entry to the medical school. Is this true? Also, does anyone know how well doctors are paid in Hawaii? I mean are they the ones you see living in these huge mansions on the island now? (Any info about this would be helpful) Thank you!
33 months ago

Best Answer

No, the med school is open to all. But as it's a state funded institution, priority is given to residents with few slots to nons, so if you're a non, then you will be facing incredible competition on top of the normally highly competitive nature of med school itself. Doctors are not paid very well in Hawaii with respect to cost of living. The major insurance carrier (HMSA) is a monopoly, and so reimburses docs very little and they have high expenses, so even your family practitioner has to often work 6-7 days a week / 12 hour days just to break even. It sucks. Most docs are therefore moving away elsewhere. If you're just in it for the money, I suggest you become a dentist instead. THEY are the ones who live in places like Waialae Iki ridge (upscale neighborhood on Oahu) as it's a much better paid profession and you work normal hours so you can actually enjoy life.

Question: How is it like the University of Hawaii at Manoa? Or how is it like at UC Berkeley?

Experiences? Grade averages? SAT scores? Extracurricular activities?
33 months ago

Best Answer

I went to UH at Mano for a summer class. I regularly attended Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) I perfer UH it was very open and GREEN and like a typical campus. HPU is downtown and among buildings and busy streets - yuck. Check out the schools you like before you go - its so hard to be stuck at a school where you don't feel right. Hawaii is great but after 3 1/2 years there I was ready to head back to the mainland! The only way I can describe it is like living in the past. things just take longer to happen there. Goodluck

Question: What is Hawaii Pacific University like?

i was wondering because i was considering going here and majoring in Computer Science....and it's really nice that this school gives some credit for IB classes :D
36 months ago

Best Answer

grad there. I like it. its a very multi culture university. U meet different culture background of students mostly from asia and sweden. academic is awesome and so are the school counselors. the only draw back is the cost of living. if u r from NYC, San Fran, and L.A cost of living are the same.

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