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

1. HPU is ranked # 1 in diversity amongst private colleges in the U.S.

2. HPU graduates are in the top 8% for income mobility.

3. Our city of Honolulu is constantly ranked as one of the happiest, healthiest and friendliest cities in the U.S.