More selective than 60% of Hawaii colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hawaii Pacific University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Hawaii Pacific University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hawaii Pacific University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 610 |
| SAT math | 488 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 998 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hawaii Pacific University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 510–610 | 488–590 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 548–650 | 520–630 | 21–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hawaii Pacific University compared with other Hawaii colleges?
Hawaii Pacific University has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 6 Hawaii colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | 47% | 53% | $16,774 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | 61% | 48% | $11,856 |
| 3 | Hawaii Pacific University | 86% | 35% | $29,657 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 87% | 64% | $15,664 |
| 5 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | 91% | 55% | $28,856 |
| 6 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | 95% | 50% | $10,327 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Hawaii colleges →
Who enrolls at Hawaii Pacific University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hawaii Pacific University admissions questions
What is the Hawaii Pacific University acceptance rate?
Hawaii Pacific University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,282 of 14,538 applicants were admitted.
Does Hawaii Pacific University require the SAT or ACT?
Hawaii Pacific University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hawaii Pacific University?
The middle 50% of Hawaii Pacific University enrolled first-year students scored 998–1200 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hawaii Pacific University?
4% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (543 of 12,282).
Is Hawaii Pacific University getting harder to get into?
Hawaii Pacific University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hawaii Pacific University overview