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Interested in attending Hawaii Pacific University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Hawaii Pacific University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Hawaii Pacific University?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hawaii Pacific accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 14,523 people applied and 12,282 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
9811 / 11519 (85%)
Men
2460 / 3004 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Hawaii Pacific University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

4%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 4% ended up enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Hawaii Pacific University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Hawaii Pacific considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Hawaii Pacific University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Hawaii Pacific is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

13%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

8%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
548
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1078
75th Percentile
1253

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Hawaii Pacific University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Application notification

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