Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $50,674. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,392 |
| Housing & meals | $16,042 |
| Books & supplies | $1,050 |
| Personal & travel | $2,400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,210 |
| Total cost of attendance | $50,674 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Hawaii Pacific University net price compared with other Hawaii colleges
Hawaii Pacific University has the 8th-lowest average net price of 8 Hawaii colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii Maui College | $8,061 | 28% | $34,453 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | $10,327 | 50% | $52,075 |
| 3 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | $11,856 | 48% | $47,856 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | $15,664 | 64% | $57,624 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | $16,774 | 53% | $52,064 |
| 6 | Pacific Rim Christian University | $23,151 | 45% | $40,523 |
| 7 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | $28,856 | 55% | $52,343 |
| 8 | Hawaii Pacific University | $29,657 | 35% | $59,593 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Hawaii colleges →
Why Hawaii Pacific University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific University | 86% | $29,657 | 35% | $59,593 | This school |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | 91% | $28,856 | 55% | $52,343 | |
| Pacific Rim Christian University | — | $23,151 | 45% | $40,523 | |
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | 47% | $16,774 | 53% | $52,064 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Hawaii Pacific University would cost you $801 more per year than Chaminade University of Honolulu, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Hawaii Pacific University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,518).
- Hawaii Pacific University gives aided families $4,075 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Hawaii resident | Hawaii Pacific University | Chaminade University of Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,392 | $30,874 | +$3,518 |
| Books & supplies | $1,050 | $1,600 | −$550 |
| Housing & meals | $16,042 | $16,670 | −$628 |
| Personal & travel | $2,400 | $2,692 | −$292 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,210 | −$6,038 | +$2,828 |
| Sticker price | $50,674 | $45,798 | +$4,876 |
| Average grants | −$21,017 | −$16,942 | −$4,075 |
| You pay | $29,657 | $28,856 | +$801 |
“+” means Hawaii Pacific University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Hawaii Pacific University cost questions
How much is tuition at Hawaii Pacific University?
Tuition and fees are $34,392 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Hawaii Pacific University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $50,674 a year.
What do families actually pay at Hawaii Pacific University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $29,657 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $25,758; $48–75k pay $28,979; $110k+ pay $33,540.
How much debt do Hawaii Pacific University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 4.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Hawaii Pacific University overview