---

Hawaii Pacific University Business Programs

Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, HI. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Hawaii Pacific University Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 16	State — Hawaii
Overall Quality	#162 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#1035 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Hawaii Pacific University?

Contact information for Hawaii Pacific University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone:	8085440200
Website:	www.hpu.edu/
Admissions:	www.hpu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.hpu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Hawaii Pacific University?

You can apply to Hawaii Pacific University online at: https://www.hpu.edu/admissions/apply/

Hawaii Pacific University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Hawaii Pacific University

This is what Hawaii Pacific University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Hawaii Pacific University?

Hawaii Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 86%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 4% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Hawaii Pacific University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 610. Math scores were between 488 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 998 to 1200. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Hawaii Pacific University ranged between 19 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Hawaii Pacific University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,763	2,315	84%
Women	11,406	9,847	86%

Can I Afford Hawaii Pacific University?

The average net price after aid at Hawaii Pacific University is $30,557. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$33,792
In-State Fees	$600
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,792
Out-of-State Fees	$600
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,392
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,392

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 14% of students at Hawaii Pacific University receive some form of financial aid (535 students).

About 67% of students at Hawaii Pacific University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,298 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,338.

Student Loan Debt

23% of Hawaii Pacific University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,597 per year.

Hawaii Pacific University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 959 students enrolled at Hawaii Pacific University. Hawaii Pacific University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,502 undergraduate students at Hawaii Pacific University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hawaii Pacific University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	277
Black or African American	112
Hispanic	532
White	487
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	150
Two or More Races	673
Non-Resident	190

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Hawaii Pacific University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	112
Hawaii	110
Texas	40
Washington	22
Colorado	19

Additionally, approximately 7.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Hawaii Pacific University Graduate Student Diversity

934 of Hawaii Pacific University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Hawaii Pacific University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hawaii Pacific University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	203
Black or African American	54
Hispanic	129
White	275
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	36
Two or More Races	136
Non-Resident	30

Online Learning at Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,008 undergraduate students at Hawaii Pacific University took at least one online class — of those, 397 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 180 students took at least one online class and 822 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Hawaii Pacific University

Below are the business programs are offered at Hawaii Pacific University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	69	—	—	82
Business/Commerce, General	—	43	—	43
Human Resources Management and Services	6	9	—	15
Management Information Systems and Services	—	8	—	8

Academic Programs at Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Hawaii Pacific University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.