Hawaii Pacific: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Hawaii Pacific is a private institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. For the most recent reporting cycle, Hawaii Pacific admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 86%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1111 and an ACT composite around 25. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,657 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Hawaii Pacific?

Hawaii Pacific has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.

SAT and ACT scores Hawaii Pacific typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 488–590, with an EBRW midpoint near 584. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 19–27. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

How much does Hawaii Pacific actually cost?

Published tuition is $34,392 for in-state students and $34,392 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $21,050 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $29,657 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 21% of students receive Pell Grants.

Most popular majors at Hawaii Pacific

The most popular undergraduate programs at Hawaii Pacific, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Business Administration, Management and Operations and Psychology, General. Across all programs, Hawaii Pacific confers roughly 356 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $111,432 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Hawaii Pacific safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Hawaii Pacific disclosed 14 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 5.8 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 2 violent offenses and 3 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

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