Hawaii Pacific University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
87.10%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
5.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
582
SAT Scores
1,150
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 13,354 students have applied and 11,631 students have allowed to admit to Hawaii Pacific University (Acceptance rate: 87.10%). Hawaii Pacific's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 5.00 % where 582 students have finally enrolled out of 11,631 admitted students.
Hawaii Pacific acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii.
Hawaii Pacific enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii.
How to Apply to Hawaii Pacific University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hawaii Pacific. Hawaii Pacific offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.hpu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.hpu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.hpu.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.hpu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.hpu.edu/military-and-veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | https://www.hpu.edu/about-us/information/student-right-to-know.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.hpu.edu/cas/accessibility/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hawaii Pacific and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Hawaii Pacific University is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 25. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific University | 1,150 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii | 1,112 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hawaii Pacific University, 103 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,150 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 570 | 610 |
| Total | 1,060 | 1,150 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Hawaii Pacific University, 50 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 25 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 23 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 26 |
Hawaii Pacific Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hawaii Pacific University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
9 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |