Hawaii Pacific University : Built On A Liberal Arts Foundation

Hawaii Pacific University - Overview

  • Introduction

    Hawai'i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai‘i. Students from around the world join this college for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Their innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.

    Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) has received a number of accolades for academic excellence, international diversity, and the affordability of the private education that they offer.

    With students from all 50 states and 65 countries, HPU is one of the most culturally diverse universities in the world.

    Hawai'i Pacific University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and has a number of additional accreditations and memberships from nationally recognized groups.

    Hawai'i Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The university has been accredited since 1973. The Nursing programs (BSN and MSN degrees) are approved by the Hawai'i Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Hawaii Pacific University

Founded
1965
Intake
November, April & July
Campus
Honolulu, Hawai
Location
1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
University Departments

The HPU College of Business

The College of Health and Society

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA)

The College of Natural and Computational Sciences

The College of Professional Studies

The School of Nursing

Top Courses Offered

  • Arts and Markets: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Biochemistry: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Biology: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Biomedical Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Biotechnology Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Business Administration: Bachelor of Science (BS)*
  • Chemistry: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Cinematic Multimedia Arts: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Communication Studies and Practices: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Computer Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Criminal Justice: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Diplomacy and Military Studies: Bachelor of Science (BS)*
  • East-West Humanities: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Electrical Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Elementary Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • English: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Environmental Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Environmental Studies: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • History: Bachelor of Arts (BA)*
  • Human Resource Development: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Individualized Major: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS)
  • International Studies: Bachelor of Arts (BA)*
  • Marine Affairs: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Marine Biology: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Mathematics: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Oceanography: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Political Science: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Psychology: Bachelor of Arts (BA)*
  • Public Administration: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Public Health: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Social Work: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)*
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Business Administration: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Business Analytics and Information Security: Master of Science (MS)
  • Criminal Justice: Master of Science (MS)
  • Diplomacy and Military Studies: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Educational Leadership: Master of Education (M.ED)
  • Elementary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)
  • Marine Science: Master of Science (MS)
  • Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Organizational Development and Change: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Public Administration: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Public Health: Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Secondary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)
  • Social Work: Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Strategic Communication: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Sustainability: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • General Studies (Arts)
  • Criminal Justice (Science)
  • Cybersecurity (Science)
  • General Business (Science)
  • Health Professions (Science)
  • Homeland Security (Science)
  • Supervisory Leadership (Science)
  • Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate
  • Business Analytics: Graduate Certificate
  • Environment, Policy, and Leadership: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Family Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate
  • Global Leadership and Sustainable Development: Graduate Certificate
  • National Security and Strategic Studies: Graduate Certificate
  • Nonprofit Management: Graduate Certificate
  • Organizational Development and Change: Graduate Certificate
  • Sustainability and Security Studies: Graduate Certificate
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Graduate Certificate
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Post-Master's Certificate
  • Business Administration: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Business Analytics and Information Security: Master of Science (MS)
  • Criminal Justice:Master of Science (MS)
  • Diplomacy and Military Studies: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Educational Leadership: Master of Education (M.ED)
  • Elementary Education:Master of Education (M.ED)
  • Marine Science: Master of Science (MS)
  • Nursing:Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Organizational Development and Change: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Public Administration: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Public Health: Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Secondary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)
  • Social Work: Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Strategic Communication: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Sustainability: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Master of Arts (MA)
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
  • Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Physical Therapy
  • General Studies (Arts)
  • Criminal Justice (Science)
  • Cybersecurity (Science)
  • General Business (Science)
  • Health Professions (Science)
  • Homeland Security (Science)
  • Supervisory Leadership (Science)
  • Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate
  • Business Analytics: Graduate Certificate
  • Environment, Policy, and Leadership: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Family Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate
  • Global Leadership and Sustainable Development: Graduate Certificate
  • National Security and Strategic Studies: Graduate Certificate
  • Nonprofit Management: Graduate Certificate
  • Organizational Development and Change: Graduate Certificate
  • Sustainability and Security Studies: Graduate Certificate
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Graduate Certificate
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Post-Master's Certificate

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

HPU offers competitive merit scholarships, talent scholarships, athletic scholarships, and other need and non-need scholarships/grants through the admissions process. New incoming freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for all available merit scholarships at the time of admissions with no separate application being required.

The FAFSA is required for need-based awards.
All institutional scholarships and grants require full-time enrollment (12-plus credit hours per semester) to receive the award. Institutional scholarships and grants will not disburse until the student has started at least 12 credit hours of courses. Aids are also offered to graduate students.

How to Apply to the Hawaii Pacific University

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