Tuition & Related Expenses
With tuition almost half the U.S. average for private colleges, 
HPU provides a quality education at an affordable cost. 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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Undergraduate Student Expenses
For the 2011-12 academic year, full-time student expenses for most programs are:
| Regular Tuition |
$16,510 |
| Room & Board* | $12,230 |
| Other Expenses** | $3,190 |
| Total | $31,930 |
Other Programs' Tuition:
| Marine & Environmental Science Programs |
$19,400 |
| Nursing Program (Juniors & Seniors only) |
$24,070 |
*Room and Board Expenses include on-campus double occupancy, 14 meal per/wk plan, and room deposit
**Other Expenses include books, personal expenses, fees, and a student bus pass
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Graduate Student Expenses
For the 2011-12 academic year, full-time (9 credits/semester) student expenses for most programs are:
| Regular Tuition |
$13,230 |
| Room & Board* | $12,230 |
| Other Expenses** | $3,190 |
| Total | $28,650 |
Other Programs' Tuition:
| MBA Program |
$13,410 |
| Marine Science Program | $18,540 |
*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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