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Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawai‘i
  • Private
    4 year
  • 6,300
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:18
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 12%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $16.3K
    Avg. Financial Aid
We’re a private, nonprofit university on the Hawaiian island of O‘ahu. Our campuses in downtown Honolulu and at the foot of the Ko‘olau Mountains on the windward side of the island enable students to enjoy the best of both worlds, a vibrant, international city and a stunningly-beautiful, tropical setting. And with students and faculty from around the world—we’re the most culturally-rich, private university in the U.S.—they also experience the best of all worlds. Fusing this unmatched cultural diversity with personal support and a deliberately intimate learning environment, HPU enables students to get up-close and personal with the subjects they’re most passionate about.
students with scenic mountain backdrop
friends in dorm room, fun atmosphere
nursing students practicing in classroom
students in lab, chemistry experiment
students surfing, beach setting
marine science field study, near ocean
students at historical stone ruins
students on pier, ocean exploration
students filming with camera and boom
students walking, 'Welcome HPU Students!' banner
collage of campus buildings and amenities
hawaii pacific university waterfront building
clock tower amid palm trees
historic aloha tower, sunny day
students by aloha tower, sunny day
lush campus lawn with large tree
students studying under tree
lab scene, two people working

Overview

Founded 1965
Total Faculty 251
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,620
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,680
Application Acceptance Rate 72%
Transfer Students 768
Programs 124 Programs
Courses 1,364 Courses
Equivalencies 3,758 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $31,440
Out-of-State Tuition $31,440
Books and Supplies $3,578
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 42%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $9,630
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 48%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $6,705
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    HPU offers merit scholarships to transfer applicants based on cumulative college GPA. In addition, we honor a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for members, and need based aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). https://www.hpu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/new-undergraduate/index.html
  • Tuition and Fees:
    www.hpu.edu/tuition

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Yes for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
  • Transfer Agreements:
    IGETC or Associate of Arts completion will transfer in as covering HPU general education except for 1 course (3 credits/Hawaii and the Pacific Theme)
  • Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
    Associate of Science degrees are reviewed on a course by course basis.
  • Credit For Life Experience:
    Military/ACE recommended course credit

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority March 1
Spring Priority October 15

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Most majors: A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for transfer admission. Applications are reviewed carefully; primary consideration is given to course selection and individual course performance. The average GPA for an admitted transfer student is 3.0.
  • Official Transcripts:
    College transcripts from every institution attended are required. High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 24 credits.
  • SAT Scores:
    SAT/ACT are not normally required; however, the Director of Admission may request them after initial application review.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    A letter of recommendation is not required; however, the Director of Admission may request a letter of recommendation after initial application review.
  • Essay:
    Applications must complete an essay as part of the application.
  • Application Fee:
    Non-refundable $50 Application Fee
  • Other Requirements:
    Test results which may earn college credits (i.e. CLEP and AP exams); submit results directly to HPU.
  • Apply Here:

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    All transferred credits must have at least a grade of C or better. Check our search engine to see what courses from your school is transferrable to HPU: www.hpu.edu/transfercredit
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    Students from 2-yr colleges are allowed to transfer up to 60 credits in academic subjects. Use our search engine: www.hpu.edu/transfercredit to search for general courses that HPU accepts from your school.
  • Transfer Policy Document:

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Hawaii Pacific University

Address:
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813
United States
Main Phone:
808.544.0238 or Toll-free 1.866.CALL.HPU

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Suzy Prenovost
Associate Director, Admissions, Office of Admission
(808) 544-0238
donotreply@academyone.com
Last updated on 10/6/2022 by Hawaii Pacific University.