School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Honolulu, HI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1164 Bishop St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Main Phone: (808) 544-0200
Web Site: www.hpu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,117 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.6% of students attend full-time, while 1.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 213 male students and 379 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36% of the student body, while females made up 64%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (8)%, Hispanic (5)%, Asian (29)%, and Native American (1)%.

Hawaii Pacific University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Communications
• Business Economics
• Finance
• Hospitality
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Marketing
• Other Business And Management

• Advertising
• General Communications
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Specialized Communication

• Computer Science
• Data Processing
• Information Sciences And Systems
• Other Computer Science

• ESL And Language

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Pre Med

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology
• Other Biology

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics

• Other Physical Sciences

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Community Service
• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Entrepreneurship

School Accreditation

Hawaii Pacific University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Hawaii Pacific University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Hawaii Pacific University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Division II Independents (for baseball).
• Pacific West Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.

• Recommendations are recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.