Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Hawaii Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution in Honolulu, Hawaii, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 2,392 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,593 ten years after enrollment, which is 46% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 37.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $22,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.71x. The average net price after financial aid is $29,657 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Ecology, and Business.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,593
Graduation Rate
37.8%
Median Debt
$22,000
Average Net Price
$29,657
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.71x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,392
Admission Rate
85.9%
Average SAT
1111
Retention Rate
56.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$34,392
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,392
Pell Grant Rate
21.4%
Federal Loan Rate
22.6%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$25,758
Income $30K–$48K
$24,413
Income $48K–$75K
$28,979
Income $110K+
$33,540

Student Demographics

Women
69.4%
White
28.1%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
25.0%
Asian
15.7%
Two or More Races
15.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
62.6%

Accreditations

Programs (55)

Bachelor (25)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $112,964 122
Business Administration & Management Not reported 86
Psychology $58,721 46
Ecology Not reported 32
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 25
Biology $49,335 21
Communications Not reported 17
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 16
History Not reported 13
Public Health Not reported 12
Human Resources Management Not reported 12
Computer Science $85,936 11
English Language & Literature Not reported 10
Teacher Education Not reported 9
Geological Sciences Not reported 8
Electrical Engineering Not reported 6
Mathematics Not reported 6
Public Administration Not reported 6
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 5
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 4
International Studies Not reported 4
Fine Arts Not reported 4
Biomedical Engineering Not reported 3
Social Work Not reported 3
Political Science Not reported 3

Master (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Not reported 28
Teacher Education Not reported 24
Public Health Not reported 22
Management Information Systems Not reported 21
Marine Sciences Not reported 18
Public Administration Not reported 17
Social Work Not reported 17
Registered Nursing Not reported 15
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 12
International Relations Not reported 8
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 7
Human Resources Management Not reported 6
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Not reported 5
Sustainability Studies Not reported 4

First Professional (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 6

Associate (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Not reported 16
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 11
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 3
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Bachelor 2
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Graduate Certificate 2
Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor 2
Chemistry Bachelor 2
Natural Resources Management Bachelor 1
Communications Master 1
International Studies Graduate Certificate 1
Homeland Security Associate 1
International Relations Graduate Certificate 1

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