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Brigham Young University Hawaii, also known as BYU-Hawaii, is a private, undergraduate, coeducational institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. It was established in the year 1954. BYU-Hawaii's main campus spreads across an area of 100 acres. The university offers major degrees in more than 35 areas of study. The student body has a substantial number of international students from over 70 countries around the world.
Brigham Young University Hawaii competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and is also a member of the Pacific West Conference. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Seasiders, and they participate in sports such as basketball, cross country, tennis, volleyball, and soccer.
Brigham Young Hawaii is in Laie, HI. Laie is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is classified as a Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) college. Brigham Young Hawaii is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Brigham Young Hawaii include hospitality, mathematics, fine arts, and business and management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 48% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at Brigham Young Hawaii. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 600 in 2007.
The most successful professors at Brigham Young Hawaii are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,397 students study at Brigham Young Hawaii (in 2007). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Brigham Young Hawaii offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Pacific West Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Brigham Young University Hawaii
55-220 Kulanui Street
Laie, HI 96762-1294
General Phone: (808) 293-3211
http://www.byuh.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 157 | international business, MIS, accounting, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | diversity studies, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, Pacific area studies, history |
| Education And Teaching | 95 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, special ed, teacher education and development, social science teaching, physical education teaching, business teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 35 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts |
| Science | 25 | biological and physical sciences, biochemistry, biology, physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 23 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science |
| Music | 6 | piano, voice |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | stagecraft |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Brigham Young Hawaii in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 566 | 39 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Brigham Young Hawaii had a total enrollment of 2,397 students (2,244 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 19% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 47% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 24% |
| Hawaii | 22% |
| Utah | 10% |
| California | 10% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| American Samoa | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Northern Marianas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Brigham Young Hawaii offers campus housing for 1,635 of its 2,244 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Laie, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,265 | 603 | 48% | 297 | 49% |
| Men | 479 | 280 | 58% | 134 | 48% |
| Women | 786 | 323 | 41% | 163 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 39% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,250 |
| Room and board | $ 5,364 |
| Books and supplies | $ 875 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,680 |
Financial Aid:
Brigham Young Hawaii participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160600)
Brigham Young Hawaii has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 43 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $105,005 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $89,961 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $94,734 | 3 | $83,859 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $99,403 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $88,931 | 4 | $87,718 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $71,009 | 10 | $70,912 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $46,492 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $82,405 | 21 | $69,368 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 42 | 99 |
| Track | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Basketball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 33 | 66 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brigham Young Hawaii Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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