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Hawaii Pacific University was established in 1965, and is a private university located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The university has more than 8,000 students from nearly 100 countries. The largest academic programs of the college are in International Relations and Business Administration. The university has two major campuses - the downtown Honolulu campus and Hawaii Loa campus.
The sports teams of the university are known as the Sea Warriors. The college has men’s and women’s teams in tennis, soccer, cross country and basketball. Major League Baseball outfielder Benny Agbayani and economist Daniel Brackins are notable alumni of the university.
Hawaii Pacific is found in Honolulu, HI. Honolulu is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Hawaii Pacific.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Hawaii Pacific is known for its programs in media, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 7,943 in 2007 at Hawaii Pacific. The school has a large minority student population.
Hawaii Pacific offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division II Independents and Pacific West Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop St. Suite 216
Honolulu, HI 96813
General Phone: (808) 544-0200
http://www.hpu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 664 | business, business management, business and related services, marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, international business, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 240 | registered nursing, community nurse, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Media | 121 | communication studies, public relations, advertising, journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 103 | computer science, information science, computer and media applications, computer security |
| Liberal Arts | 99 | history courses, political science, international studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, international relations, social services, history, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | secondary teaching, ESL instruction |
| Science | 40 | marine biology, biology, oceanography |
| Hospitality | 39 | tourism and travel |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | social work, human services, public administration |
| Medicine | 16 | pre-med |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Hawaii Pacific in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,017 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 291 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 170 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 71 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Hawaii Pacific had a total enrollment of 7,943 students (5,979 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 29% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 53% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| California | 9% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Hawaii Pacific offers campus housing for 211 of its 5,979 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Honolulu, 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 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,991 | 2,406 | 80% | 698 | 29% |
| Men | 1,009 | 772 | 77% | 246 | 32% |
| Women | 1,982 | 1,634 | 82% | 452 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,080 |
| Room and board | $ 10,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,656 |
Financial Aid:
Hawaii Pacific participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 727900)
Hawaii Pacific has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 125 | 120 |
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 | academic year | 17 | $87,374 | 9 | $81,463 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $72,787 | 18 | $67,466 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $58,985 | 78 | $58,637 |
| Instructor | academic year | 37 | $48,197 | 16 | $49,227 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 131 | $64,047 | 121 | $60,404 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87 | 55 | 142 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Track | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 50 | 100 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Knowledge Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hawaii Pacific Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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