Hawaii Pacific University was founded in 1965 as Hawaii Pacific College. Located in the heart of Honolulu, it was the first and only four-year college in the state of Hawaii. The college was initially established to provide higher education opportunities to students from all over the world, including those from the Hawaiian Islands. In 1974, Hawaii Pacific College was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, becoming a university and changing its name to Hawaii Pacific University.

Since then, HPU has become one of the most diverse universities in the United States and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Colleges for eight consecutive years. It is home to a wide range of academic programs, offering degrees in business, nursing, computer science and engineering, among other disciplines. The university is also renowned for its international student body; nearly half of its students come from outside of the United States. Additionally, HPU is a leader in study abroad programs with more than 40 countries represented among its student population. The university also offers numerous research opportunities for its students through research centers such as its Marine Science Center and Institute for Culture and Peace Studies.

In recent years HPU has seen substantial growth with an increase in enrollment numbers each year since 2010; it now serves over 4500 students from more than 90 countries around the world. As part of this growth, HPU opened two new campuses on Oahu’s North Shore: Hawaii Loa Campus (HLC) in 2013 and Oceanic Institute (OI) in 2016. These campuses offer unique learning opportunities for students through their focus on marine sciences and aquaculture respectively. Additionally, HPU has established several partnerships with local businesses and organizations to further enhance student learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

Hawaii Pacific University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Hawaii Pacific University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Hawaii Pacific University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Hawaii Pacific University is a private, not-for-profit university located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students from 50 states and 90 countries around the world. The student body is made up of a diverse blend of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. The average age of students is 24 years old and the majority of students are from Hawaii or the Pacific region.

The university offers over 60 undergraduate programs and five graduate degree programs. Admissions to HPU are competitive as the school has an acceptance rate of approximately 69%. This means that out of every 100 applicants, roughly 69 will be accepted into HPU’s programs. Furthermore, HPU boasts a student to faculty ratio of 13:1 which allows for more individualized attention for each student. Additionally, the average GPA for admitted students is 3.45 and over 90% of incoming freshmen have scored at least 20 on their ACT or SAT exams. These statistics demonstrate that HPU takes great pride in selecting only the most qualified candidates to join their academic community.

Overall, Hawaii Pacific University has established itself as one of the premier universities in the Pacific region due to its high admissions standards and diverse student body. With its rigorous academics and wide range of educational opportunities, HPU offers an excellent learning environment for all its students both inside and outside the classroom.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	78%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	78%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	3,777
Female applicants	2,537
Male applicants	1,240
Applicants accepted	2,931
Female applicants accepted	1,980
Male applicants accepted	951
Freshman enrollment	678
Female freshman enrollment	19
Male freshman enrollment	659
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School Rank

Freshman students submitting high school class standing

66%

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	92%
Average high school GPA	3.3
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	3-3.7

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	88%
SAT Critical Reading average score	492
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	430-540
SAT Math average score	503
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	448-560
SAT Writing average score	482
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	430-530
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	42%
Average ACT Composite score	21
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	19-24
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	18-24
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	18-25