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At a glance:
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Founded: 1965
Student Population: 8,200 students
Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry: Yes
Enrollment Dates: September, January
Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate
Type of Institution: Private
Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway
www.hpu.edu/international
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Hawaii Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawaii. Students from around the world join HPU for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation.
Overview
HPU is one of the most culturally diverse universities in America with students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. Founded in 1965, HPU prides itself on maintaining strong academic programs, small class sizes, individual attention to students, and a diverse faculty and student population. Hawaii Pacific maintains a main campus in downtown Honolulu, the business and financial center of the Pacific. It is home to the College of Business Administration and College of Humanities and Social Sciences. There is also a traditional campus set in the green foothills of O‘ahu’s Ko‘olau mountains. HPU is a vibrant society of teachers and learners. Students enjoy the benefits of small classes with devoted teachers who are also leaders in their professional fields.
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report “2011 Best Regional Universities West”, The Princeton Review 2011 “Best Western College”, Rugg's Recommendations on the Colleges “Top 100 Schools”, Barron's 2010 “Best Buys in College Education”
Main Specializations
International Business, Marketing, Travel Industry Management, International Relations, Journalism, Health Sciences, Marine Biology, Psychology
Scholarship Opportunities
Competitive academic and activity based scholarship awards to recognize outstanding international students.
From $2,000 – $10,000 per year.
Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition for most Majors: $16,510
Total cost per year including tuition, fees, and living expenses: $31,930
Admissions Criteria
• GPA: 2.5 or above (See table on p5)
• TOEFL: Minimum 550, iBT 80,
writing 25. Other tests approved.
• IELTS: 6 (6.5 writing module)
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