Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii | hpu.edu
Hawaii Pacific University is the largest private, non-profit university in Hawaii, located in downtown Honolulu on Oahu, with 5,000 students and a hands-on approach to learning. Ranked as the # 1 private university for diversity, HPU students are from all 50 states and 70 countries. Our students are at the heart of the political, cultural and economic hub of the state. At Hawaii Pacific University, our approach to learning is student-centered, giving them every opportunity to grow both inside and outside of the classroom setting. With the California Match Commitment, HPU guarantees that students enrolling at HPU from California high schools or community colleges won’t pay more than the U.C. instate rate with fees.
Representatives
Madeline Fetter
She/Her/Hers
Associate Director of Admissions
(714) 746 1404
mfetter@hpu.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
HNL (12 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
4,000 / 5,000
Average Class Size
20
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
60% / 74% / 9%
Athletics Division
Division II
Athletics League
PacWest
Average ACT / SAT
23 / 1150
Average GPA
3.5
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer / No Answer (79%)
Deposits
No Answer
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? Yes
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Dec 15
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
No Deadline
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Rolling
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Rolling
Link to Scholarship Info
hpu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.html
Points of Pride
HPU is ranked # 1 in diversity amongst private colleges in the U.S.
HPU graduates are in the top 8% for income mobility.
Our city of Honolulu is constantly ranked as one of the happiest, healthiest and friendliest cities in the U.S.
