Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private
Hawaii Pacific University admitted 85% of 14,538 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1068–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 41% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Hawaii Pacific University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $45, and Hawaii Pacific University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hawaii Pacific University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,512 a year. After grants, students paid $32,204 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate?
Hawaii Pacific University admitted 85% of applicants: 12,282 of 14,538 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Hawaii Pacific University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Hawaii Pacific University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1068 to 1280, with a median around 1155. A score at or above 1155 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Hawaii Pacific University’s application fee?
The application fee is $45 for 2026–27, and Hawaii Pacific University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Hawaii Pacific University have supplemental essays?
No. Hawaii Pacific University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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