by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,800 undergraduates in 2020, Hawaii Pacific University is a small, private university located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Hawaii Pacific University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hawaii Pacific University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hawaii Pacific University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hawaii Pacific University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Hawaii Pacific University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hawaii Pacific University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hawaii Pacific University for Veterans Guide.
Hawaii Pacific University 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.
Hawaii Pacific University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,800 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,152 (56.6%). Part-time attendance was 1,648 (43.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,152 | 1,648 | 3,800 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hawaii Pacific University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Hawaii Pacific University #43 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 Hawaii Pacific University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hawaii Pacific University Diversity Guide.
Hawaii Pacific University has a total of 215 student athletes, 116 men and 99 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,214,513 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,214,513 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hawaii Pacific University Athletics