Hawai'i Pacific University
Beautiful Hawaii campus
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About
Hawai'i Pacific
Hawai‘i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai‘i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation.
With students from all 50 states and 65 countries, HPU is one of the most culturally diverse universities in the world.
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Type | Private university |
| Degrees | Bachelors Masters Doctorate |
| Majors | Business Engineering Computer Science Liberal Arts More |
| Enrollments | 4,884 |
| International students | 491 (10%) |
| Top nationalities | 51% European 24% Asia 18% Americas 4% Middle East 4% China |
Majors
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
| Major | Undergraduate Pathway | Undergraduate Direct |
|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS | ||
| Accounting | Yes | Yes |
| General Business | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes |
| Finance | Yes | Yes |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | Yes | Yes |
| Human Resource Development | Yes | Yes |
| International Business | Yes | Yes |
| Management | Yes | Yes |
| Management Information Systems | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing | Yes | Yes |
| ENGINEERING | ||
| Biomedical Engineering | Yes | Yes |
| Biotechnology Engineering | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Engineering - Engineering Sustainability | Yes | Yes |
| MATH & SCIENCE | ||
| Biochemistry - Pre-Health Professions | Yes | Yes |
| Biology - Human Health Sciences | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry - Pre-Health Professions | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes |
| Marine Biology | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics - Dual Degree (Engineering) | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics - Math Education | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics - Pure Math | Yes | Yes |
| OTHER | ||
| Communication Studies | Yes | Yes |
| Criminal Justice | Yes | Yes |
| Diplomacy and Military Studies | Yes | Yes |
| East West Humanities | Yes | Yes |
| Elementary Education | Yes | Yes |
| English | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Studies | Yes | Yes |
| History | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Media | Yes | Yes |
| International Studies - Development and Sustainability | Yes | Yes |
| International Studies - International Relations and Security | Yes | Yes |
| Mass Communications | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia Cinematic Production | Yes | Yes |
| Oceanography - Biology | Yes | Yes |
| Oceanography - Chemistry | Yes | Yes |
| Oceanography - Fisheries Science | Yes | Yes |
| Oceanography - General Oceanography | Yes | Yes |
| Oceanography - Mathematics | Yes | Yes |
| Political Science | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes |
| Public Administration | Yes | Yes |
| Public Health | Yes | Yes |
| Social Work | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | Yes | Yes |
Graduate (Masters)
| Major | Graduate Direct |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS | |
| MBA - Finance | Yes |
| MBA - Human Resource Management | Yes |
| MBA - Information Systems | Yes |
| MBA - International Business | Yes |
| MBA - Management | Yes |
| MBA - Marketing | Yes |
| MBA - Organizational Change and Development | Yes |
| Master of Science (MS) | |
| Information Systems | Yes |
| Marine Science | Yes |
| Other | |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Yes |
| Communication | Yes |
| Diplomacy and Military Studies | Yes |
| Education - Education Leadership | Yes |
| Education - Elementary Education | Yes |
| Education - Secondary Education, English | Yes |
| Education - Secondary Education, Mathematics | Yes |
| Education - Secondary Education, Science | Yes |
| Education - Secondary Education, Social Studies | Yes |
| Education - Secondary Education, World Languages | Yes |
| Global Leadership and Sustainable Development | Yes |
| Organization Development and Change | Yes |
| Public Administration (MPA) | Yes |
| Public Health (MPH) | Yes |
| Social Work (MSW) - Military Social Work and Veteran Affairs | Yes |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | Yes |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
| Requirements Grades | Requirements English | Requirements Other | Admissions Checklist for Admissions | Admissions Checklist for I-20 | Tuition for the year | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Accelerated Pathway (1 semester) | 2.75 GPA | 5.5 IELTS 61 iBT TOEFL equivalent | None | Application Passport English score Transcripts Bank Statement(s) Statement of Financial Support Form (SFS) | $200 deposit to BrighterEd | $27,000 | 1 semester Pathway for $13,500 + 1 semester of academics at $13,500 |
| Undergraduate Direct | 2.75 GPA | 6.0 IELTS 80 iBT TOEFL equivalent | None | Application Passport English score Transcripts Bank Statement(s) Statement of Financial Support Form (SFS) Essay (<200 words) Letter of Rec | $1,500 deposit to BrighterEd | $27,000 | |
| Graduate Direct | 3.00 GPA for most varied by program | 6.0 IELTS 80 iBT TOEFL equivalent | GMAT/GRE required for some programs | Application Passport English score Transcripts (WES, ECE, AP) Bank Statement(s) “Statement of Financial Support Form (SFS)” Essay (<200 words) Letter of Rec | $200 deposit to BrighterEd | $27,000 | |
| English | Any | Any | None | TBA | TBA | Varies | GPA needed if you intend to study academics after English |
Application Deadlines
| Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | 01/06/2019 June 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| Classes start | 26/08/2019 August 26, 2019 | 01/21/2020 January 21, 2020 |
Cost
Admission Requirements
| Tuition | Housing & Meals | Books | Transport | Personal | TOTAL PER YEAR | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Accelerated Pathway (1 semester) | $27,000 | $14,000 | $1,200 | $2,660 | $1,560 | $46,420 | This price is for the 1-semester Pathway plus one semester of academics |
| Undergraduate Direct | $27,000 | $14,000 | $1,200 | $2,660 | $1,560 | $46,420 | |
| Graduate Direct | $27,000 Varies by program | $14,000 | $1,200 | $2,660 | $1,560 | $46,420 | Tuition varies by program |