Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University is a mid-size private non-profit master's university (large program) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,392. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Hawaii postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 86% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 86% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $28,979 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $85,936. The 4-year graduation rate is 38%, 7 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $59,593.