Tuition & Related Expenses
With tuition cost well below the national average, 
HPU graduates receive a quality education at an affordable price. HPU has been recognized by a number of leading publications for the value it offers undergraduate and graduate students. Consider that:
• HPU is regularly recognized in Barron's “Best Buys in College Education” book because of the high caliber of education provided for a relatively low tuition.
• In 2010, Bloomberg Businessweek magazine recognized HPU as the "Best Return on Investment of any Undergraduate Degree in Hawai'i," due to our affordable tuition and the monetary success of our graduates.
• According to the 2009 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, HPU students average debt level is 27% below the national average for private universities.
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UNDERGRADUTE STUDENT EXPENSES
For the 2013-14 academic year, full-time student expenses for most programs are:
| Regular Tuition |
$19,980 |
| Room & Board* | $13,230 |
| Other Expenses** | $3,480 |
| Total | $36,690 |
Other Programs' Tuition:
| Nursing Program | $25,650 |
*Room and Board expense includes on-campus double occupancy and a 14 meal/week plan. Additional Room and Board options are available (see table below). A housing deposit of $500/year is not included.
**Other Expenses include books, personal expenses, fees, and a student bus pass.
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Room and Board Options:
| Double occupancy room | $3,915 per semester |
| Triple occupancy room | $2,622 per semester |
| 14 meals per week | $2,700 per semester |
| 10 meals per week | $2,200 per semester |
GRADUATE STUDENT EXPENSES
For the 2013-14 academic year, full-time (9 credits/semester) student expenses for most programs are:
| Regular Tuition |
$14,850 |
| Room & Board* | $13,230 |
| Other Expenses** | $3,480 |
| Total | $31,560 |
Other Programs' Tuition:
| Nursing Program |
$20,700 |
| Marine Science | $19,656 |
*Estimated Room and Board expenses are for off-campus housing.
**Other Expenses include books, personal expenses, fees, and a student bus pass.
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