by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Hawaii Pacific University can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Hawaii Pacific University and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$17,957.00 is the typical Hawaii Pacific University’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 97% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Hawaii Pacific University.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Hawaii Pacific University.
96% of new students (455 total) were given scholarships at Hawaii Pacific University, averaging $15,666.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 46% of first-year students (217 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,053.00 per person.
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 14.98% | $21,619.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.66% | $22,444.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 16.46% | $18,451.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 14.77% | $15,211.00 |
| Income 110k + | 17.93% | $14,710.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 474 undergraduate students at Hawaii Pacific University around 97% (458 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $17,957.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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