Honolulu, HI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 84% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,787 | 3,582 | 480 | 75% |
| 2020 | 8,296 | 6,753 | 538 | 81% |
| 2021 | 11,948 | 10,194 | 790 | 85% |
| 2022 | 13,354 | 11,631 | 582 | 87% |
| 2023 | 14,538 | 12,282 | 543 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
9,811 of 11,519 women and 2,460 of 3,004 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Hawaii Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,282 of 14,538 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
14,538 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 543 enrolled.
No. Hawaii Pacific University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 84% — it has become less selective.