Hawaii is beautiful
#1 diverse campus
Strong support for students
About Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawaii. 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 |
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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
Business
Accounting
Economics & Finance
Hospitality & Tourism
Management
Management Information Systems
Engineering
Biomedical
Biotechnology
Electrical
Math & Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Undergraduate / Bachelors
Other
Communications
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
East West Humanities
Elementary Education
History
Integrated Multimedia
International Studies
Mass Communications
Multimedia Cinematics
Nursing
Oceanography
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Social Work
TESOL
Graduate / Masters
MBA
MS
Information Systems
Marine Science
Other
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Communications*
Education
Global Leadership and Sustainable Development*
Nursing*
Social Work*
TESOL*
* No GRE required
Admissions
Undergraduate / Bachelors
Requirements
Grades
2.75 GPA equivalent
English
6.0 IELTS
70 iBT TOEFL
Or proof your last 4 years of academic studies were taught in English
Application Checklist
Application
Passport
English score
Transcripts
Bank Statement showing $51,000 USD
Statement of Financial Support Form (SFS)
Cost
$27,900 Tuition
$18,700 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$51,600 Total
Costs are for two academic semesters (one academic year) and may vary.
When to Apply
Fall Start
Apply by July 1
Spring Start (January)
Apply by November 1
Summer Start (May)
Apply by April 1
Graduate / Masters
Requirements
Grades
3.00 GPA equivalent
English
6.5 IELTS
80 iBT TOEFL
GRE
Varies by program if needed
Application Checklist
Application
Passport
English score
Transcripts
Bank Statement showing $51,000 USD
Statement of Financial Support Form (SFS)
Letters of Recommendation (x2)
GRE if needed
Essay 250+ words
Cost
$27,900 Tuition
$18,700 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$51,600 Total
Costs are for two academic semesters (one academic year) and may vary.
When to Apply
Fall Start
Apply by July 1
Spring Start (January)
Apply by November 1
Summer Start (May)
Apply by April 1
MBA
Requirements
Grades
3.00 GPA equivalent
English
6.5 IELTS
80 iBT TOEFL
GMAT
475+ GMAT
Application Checklist
Application
Passport
English score
Transcripts
Bank Statement showing $51,000 USD
Statement of Financial Support Form (SFS)
Letters of Recommendation (x2)
GMAT if needed
Essay 1,000+ words
Cost
$27,900 Tuition
$18,700 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$51,600 Total
Costs are for two academic semesters (one academic year) and may vary.
When to Apply
Fall Start
Apply by July 1
Spring Start (January)
Apply by November 1
Summer Start (May)
Apply by April 1
Experience
Housing
On-campus housing
Off-campus housing
Meals
On-campus dining
Kitchens in on-campus housing
Safety
Honolulu is extremely safe, and the HPU campus makes sure students are always safe and feel safe.
Transportation
Student housing is within walking distance to classes, shopping, restaurants, and university offices. Students also have free bus passes to get around the city and around the island.
Fun
Hawaii is known for safe family fun. Students can easily get to beaches, shopping malls, hiking trails, and more. HPU also has a lot of clubs including:
International Club
Filipino Club
Hawaii Pacific Entrepreneur Club
United Nations Club