Hawai‘i Pacific University is the state’s leading, private, non-profit university. With tuition costs well below the national average, graduates receive a quality education unlike any other. While many students at other universities graduate with significant debt, the average debt of an HPU grad is a fraction of the national average. Not to mention, among all colleges and universities in Hawai'i, HPU graduates receive the best earning potential, according to PayScale Salary Report.
It’s no wonder why HPU is rated as a “Best Buy” in college education by Barron’s business magazine, and recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek for having the “Best Undergraduate Return on Investment” in Hawai‘i.
Tuition
- For the 2013-2014 academic year, full-time tuition is only $19,980--well below the national average for a private university.
| Student Expenses | |
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Tuition
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$19,980
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Room & Board
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$13,230
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Other Expenses
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$3,285
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TOTAL
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$36,690
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For more information about undergraduate tuition, click here.
Recognized Value
HPU has long been recognized for offering an exceptional education and being a great value.
- As one of the "Top West Coast Schools for Salary Potential,” HPU graduates receive the best earning potential of all colleges and universities in Hawai‘i, according to the 2012-13 PayScale College Salary Report.
- HPU students graduate with 27% less debt than the national average for private universities, according to a 2009 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.
- The U.S. News & World Report ranks HPU in their “Best Colleges 2013” for Top Regional Universities in the West.
- Barron’s recommends HPU as a “Best Buy in College Education” among the 3,900 universities in the United States.
- Bloomberg Businessweek recognized HPU as having the “Best Return on Investment” of all undergraduate degrees in Hawai’i, based on tuition cost and the earnings of alumni.
- The Princeton Review includes HPU in its “Best Western Colleges 2012.”
- Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges lists HPU as one of the top 100 schools in the nation.
Graduate in Four Years
- Almost every undergraduate degree at HPU can be completed in four years or less.
- Full-time academic advisors are available to assist with course selection and help you stay on track.
- We offer a variety of class formats that fit into your busy lifestyle including day, evening, weekend, and online.
A Head Start on Your Graduate Degree
- The Concurrent Program allow juniors and seniors to take select graduate level courses that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Up to 12 semester hours may be earned in this program toward any one of HPU’s fourteen Master’s Degrees.
Affordability
- Payment plans are available to reduce loan amounts.
- Scholarships are available to those who qualify. For more information on scholarships, click here.
