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Brigham Young Hawaii can be found in Laie, Hawaii (a town not far from a more urbanized area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) school. Brigham Young Hawaii is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Brigham Young Hawaii are in music, hospitality, computer science and engineering, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Brigham Young Hawaii turned down 89% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 505 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 555 to 630, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Brigham Young Hawaii come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Brigham Young Hawaii are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,491 students were enrolled in the school.
Brigham Young Hawaii has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Brigham Young Hawaii offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Pacific West Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at Brigham Young Hawaii, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
55-220 Kulanui Street
Laie, HI 96762-1294
General Phone: (808) 293-3211
Admissions Phone: (808) 293-3738
Financial Aid Phone: (808) 293-3530
http://www.byuh.edu
Brigham Young Hawaii awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 111 | international business, accounting, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 109 | diversity studies, political science, interdisciplinary studies, Pacific area studies, English, history |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | information science, computer science |
| Education And Teaching | 61 | ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed, social science teaching, science teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology |
| Science | 35 | biological and physical sciences, biochemistry, biology, physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Hospitality | 25 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Music | 11 | voice, piano |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | stagecraft |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Brigham Young Hawaii in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 551 | 37 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, Brigham Young Hawaii had a total enrollment of 2,491 students (2,342 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 39% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 45% |
| Hawaii | 32% |
| State unknown | 8% |
| California | 5% |
| Utah | 3% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Brigham Young Hawaii offers campus housing for 1,611 of its 2,342 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,128 | 243 | 11% | 220 | 91% |
| Men | 806 | 106 | 13% | 87 | 82% |
| Women | 1,322 | 137 | 10% | 133 | 97% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 505 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 555 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
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 | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (808) 293-3738
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,760 |
| Room and board | $ 4,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 725 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Brigham Young Hawaii participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (808) 293-3530
Brigham Young Hawaii has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $95,100 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $92,939 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $89,758 | 6 | $67,737 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $94,871 | 6 | $90,929 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $79,913 | 4 | $75,177 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $68,753 | 9 | $64,195 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $67,077 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $53,214 | 5 | $44,322 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $79,171 | 26 | $67,722 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 42 | 80 |
| Track | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Basketball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 36 | 54 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
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
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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