About Hawaii Pacific University
HPU stands for Hawaii Pacific University. It is a private, non-sectarian college. Paul C.T Loo and Elizabeth Kellerman founded it. Reverend Edmond Walker and Eureka Forbes. Honolulu, Hawaii is home to the university. In the Undergraduate category, there are a variety of programmes to pick from, including Arts and Markets, Biochemistry, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Social Work, and Public Health, among others.Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Global Leadership, and Sustainable Development, Educational Leadership, Secondary Education, World Languages, Master of Social Work (MSW), Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, and other programmes are among those offered through the Graduate Program. The college was founded in 1965 and is a member of NAICU. The college's president is John Y. Gotanda, and there are 4,998 students enrolled.
There are 4,260 undergraduates and 738 postgraduates among the total number of students. The research for aquaculture located in the Makiapu'u point is one of the most unique courses at HPU's Oceanic Institute. On the island of O'ahu, it can also be found on military sites. The Honolulu Campus (main), Hawaii Loa Campus, Oceanic Institute, and Military Programs are the four primary campuses. The College of Business, College of Health and Society, College of Liberal Arts, College of Professional Studies, and College of Natural and Computational Sciences are the six colleges that make up the university.
Why Hawaii Pacific University?
- Ranked among the top Regional Universities in the West by US News and World Report.
- Student-faculty ratio of 13:1.
- One of the most culturally diverse universities in America with students from all 50 U.S. states and nearly 80 countries.
- University has an Average class size of less than 20 students which provides more individual attention to students.
Hawaii Pacific University University Rankings
- #62 Regional Universities West - US News & World Report 2021
Admission Standards - Moderate
| SAT |
990/1210 |
| ACT |
18/25 |
| GPA |
3.39 |
Applications Accepted - 74.8%
| Applications Due |
- |
| Applicant Competition |
Low |
| Application Fee |
$50 |
Hawaii Pacific University Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (3 Courses) |
2 Year - 4 Year |
USD 23625 - USD 27000 |
| MBA (1 Courses) |
18 month |
USD 26400 |
| Engineering (3 Courses) |
4 year |
USD 27000 |
| Science (8 Courses) |
3 Year - 4 Year |
USD 27000 |
| Arts (13 Courses) |
2 Year - 4 Year |
USD 23625 - USD 27000 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) |
4 year |
USD 27000 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 4 Year |
USD 23625 - USD 27000 |
Hawaii Pacific University Entry Requirements
| Courses |
Exam |
| Arts |
IELTS |
| Information Technology (IT) |
IELTS |
| Management |
IELTS |
| MBA |
IELTS |
| Media Films |
IELTS |
| Science |
IELTS |
Hawaii Pacific University International Student Admissions
International students are accepted at Hawaii Pacific University if they meet the eligibility requirements and provide the supplementary documentation required for international admission. International students who want to study in the United States go through the same process as domestic students..
Application Portal: Apply through HPU online application or Common Application.
Application Fee:
- Undergraduate: 45 USD
- Graduate: 55 USD
Admission Requirements
To be eligible, international applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Official or unofficial high school transcripts
- All transcripts must be submitted in both the student's native language and English. All of the courses taken, as well as their grades and aggregate scores, should be included on the transcripts.
- Students who have taken advanced placement or international baccalaureate examinations with an average score of 3 in Advanced placement and a score of 4 or higher in International baccalaureate are accepted.
- English proficiency proof
- Statement of financial support
- Statement of a financial sponsorship form
- Bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover estimated costs
- Copy of Passport's Biographical Photo Page
Hawaii Pacific University English Proficiency Test Scores
| Test |
Undergraduate programs |
Postgraduate programs |
| TOEFL-iBT |
70 |
80 |
| TOEFL-pBT |
500 |
550 |
| Duolingo |
95 |
105 |
| IELTS |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| PTE |
48 |
55 |
