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87.1%Acceptance
$33,020Tuition
2,502Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,593Earnings
#16 in HawaiiPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$33,020
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,020
Average Net Price
$30,557
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$16,042
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,570
Books & Supplies
$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,112
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$233/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
62.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
25.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $26,082
$30,001 – $48,000 $28,770
$48,001 – $75,000 $28,932
$75,001 – $110,000 $32,793
$110,001+ $34,920

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $30,557 per year after aid at Hawaii Pacific University. The net price ranges from $26,082 for families earning under $30,000 to $34,920 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, students can expect to spend around $122,000 total. Only 20% of students receive need-based aid, suggesting this private university primarily serves middle and upper-middle class families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $22,000, translating to monthly payments of $233. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $59,593, making the debt manageable for most. The loan repayment rate sits at 63%, indicating some graduates struggle with payments despite decent earning potential. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, saving nearly $9,000 annually compared to wealthy families who pay close to full freight.

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