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About Hawaii Pacific University

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Hawaii Pacific University is a private university in Honolulu, HI, known for its nursing and health focus, accessible admissions, and masters programs. With an acceptance rate of 87%, Hawaii Pacific University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 582 students each year. Hawaii Pacific University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1060–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Hawaii Pacific University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $19,813 per year; the sticker price of $50,384 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hawaii Pacific University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

87%
Overall Accept Rate
1150
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1060 – 1240 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Hawaii Pacific University

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Essay Strategy
HPU sits in the heart of Honolulu with a second campus in Hawaii Kai, so if you are drawn to the ocean, marine science, or Pacific Rim culture, name those specific connections explicitly in your application materials rather than speaking vaguely about loving Hawaii.
Test Score Strategy
Since HPU is test optional and your scores are below their 75th percentile, hold them back and let your GPA, activities, and personal statement carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Hawaii Pacific University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$25.8k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$24.4k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$29.0k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$30.4k
110k+~$50k/yr$33.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

41%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,072
Undergrad Enrollment
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