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
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Preaccredited)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee — Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs, Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs (Preaccredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Colleges in Hawaii
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Hawaii
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Hawaii
- Most Affordable Colleges in Hawaii
- Best ROI Colleges in Hawaii
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