Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Hawaii Pacific University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are students coming back to Hawaii Pacific University after their first year? Are Hawaii Pacific University students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.

• Hawaii Pacific University Retention Rate
• Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Hawaii Pacific University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Hawaii Pacific University Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 66% students making it past their freshmen year, Hawaii Pacific University has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Hawaii, the average is 64.95%.

Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Rates

Of the 759 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

After four years 22% of the cohort graduated. After six years 33% had completed their degree, and 34% after eight years.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Hawaii Pacific University graduation rate 33%.

The average Hawaii Pacific University student takes 4.37 years to graduate with their bachelors.

Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Hawaii Pacific University Drop Out Rate

Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Hawaii Pacific University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Hawaii Pacific University represent 26% of the students in the class of 2015, and 33.86% of Hawaii Pacific University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 22%, first-time students in the Hawaii Pacific University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Hawaii Pacific University graduation rate was 43%, and by the eight year mark, 44% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Hawaii Pacific University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Hawaii Pacific University Drop Out Rates

331 first-time / full-time students or 56% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Hawaii Pacific University lost contact with the remaining 330 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Hawaii Pacific University represent 2.64% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 17%, first-time, part-time students in the Hawaii Pacific University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 17%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Hawaii Pacific University Drop Out Rates

50 first-time / part-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Hawaii Pacific University lost contact with the remaining 49 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

709 Hawaii Pacific University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 31.21% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 46%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 46%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Hawaii Pacific University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Hawaii Pacific University Drop Out Rates

381 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 4 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Hawaii Pacific University lost contact with the remaining 377 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

911 Hawaii Pacific University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 40.10% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 19%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 20%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Hawaii Pacific University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Hawaii Pacific University Drop Out Rates

732 non first-time / part-time students or 80% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 6 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Hawaii Pacific University lost contact with the remaining 726 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics

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