Campus & Student Life at Brigham Young University - Hawaii

Home to about 3,180 undergraduates in 2020, BYU - H is a small, private university located in Laie, Hawaii. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by BYU - H can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our BYU - H Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Brigham Young University - Hawaii is Affiliated With the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Colleges and Universities.

BYU - H Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit BYU - H Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Brigham Young University - Hawaii

BYU - H offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Brigham Young University - Hawaii

BYU - H has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,180 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,764 (86.9%). Part-time attendance was 416 (13.1%).

Brigham Young University - Hawaii is Ranked #59 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, BYU - H receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank BYU - H #59 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at BYU - H by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the BYU - H Diversity Guide.

Brigham Young University - Hawaii Athletics

BYU - H has a total of 195 student athletes, 87 men and 108 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Brigham Young University - Hawaii Athletics