Hawaii Pacific University
Founded 1965
President John Gotanda (President)
Fees USD 25,000
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) is a private university founded in 1965 in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. Enrolling 4,000 students from 50+ countries in the heart of Honolulu, HPU is known for nursing, marine science, business, criminal justice, and diplomacy programs with a uniquely international student body reflecting Hawaii’s Pacific crossroads location.nn
Schools
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences — CCNE-accredited; nursing for Hawaii’s growing healthcare market
- College of Business — AACSB-accredited; Asia-Pacific business focus
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences — International studies and diplomacy
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or institutional application | Rolling Admissions

