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Rusara Seneviratne
BA in Science
I first heard about HPU through an university agent while in High School, who had recently connected with the university. I had always planned to attend a college in the US and I was very excited about the possibility of attending a college in Hawaii.
Tuition
Cost of Living | Undergraduate Tuition | Summer Tuition | Bridge Tuition | Graduate Tuition | ELS Tuition
International students are required by U.S. Immigration to be full-time students during the fall and spring semesters: Undergraduates must be registered for twelve (12) credits (4 courses), of which ONLY one course (3 credits) can be online; graduate students must be registered for nine (9) credits (3 courses), of which ONLY one course (3 credits) can be online.
Registering for less-than full-time MUST be authorized by an International Student Advisor (ISA). If you are a study abroad student, your home insitution may have additional requirements.
Tuition due date: Generally, tuition is paid at the beginning of each semester. Students may pay tuition before they arrive at HPU (see tuition payment options) or upon their arrival.
Estimated total costs for the 2013-2014 academic year (9 months):
| Full-time Tuition (for most majors) | $ 19,980 |
| Living Expenses (food, housing, utilities) | $ 12, 550 |
| Other Expenses* | $ 3,480 |
| Total | $ 36,010 |
technology fee, personal expenses.
Currency calculator: http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Undergraduate Tuition (effective with Summer Session 1 2013)
| Undergraduate | Most Majors | Oceanography/Marine and Environmental Science Programs | Nursing Program (Juniors and Seniors) |
| Full-time (12-16 credits) |
$ 9,990 per semester | $ 9,990 per semester | $ 12,825 per semester |
Full-time undergraduate tuition covers 12-16 credits. Credits above that range will be charged at the following rate:
| Undergraduate | Most Majors | Oceanography/Marine and Environmental Science Programs | Nursing Program (Juniors and Seniors) |
| Overload Credits | $ 665 per credit | $ 665 per credit | $ 855 per credit |
Summer Tuition
The tuition for winter and summer sessions is determined on a per-credit basis. Winter and summer sessions are optional!
| Undergraduate | Most Majors | Oceanography/Marine and Environmental Science Program | Nursing Program (Juniors and Seniors) |
| All Credits | $ 385 per credit | $ 385 per credit | $ 855 per credit |
International Bridge Program Tuition
| Pathway I | Pathway II | |
| Tuition* | $ 11,328 | $ 7,454 |
| Housing and Living Expenses** | $ 6,421 | $ 6,421 |
| College Related Expenses*** | $1,231 | $1,231 |
| Total | $ 18,980 | $ 15,106 |
* Tuition for 12 credits
** This is an estimate for an individual for a four week period
*** Books, health insurance, etc
About International Bridge Program
Graduate Tuition
| Graduate | Most Majors | MBA | MSMS |
| $ 825 per credit | $ 825 per credit | $ 1,092 per credit |
Tuition for graduate students is determined on a per-credit basis.
Graduate Programs
For information about ELS tuition, please visit the ELS page
For further information, please contact the International Center.
