Hawaii Pacific University Acceptance Rate
Hawaii Pacific University has an overall acceptance rate of 84.5% for the application year 2024, with 14,538 applicants and 12,282 accepted. The Early Action acceptance rate is notably high at 90.0%, accepting 5,234 out of 5,815 applicants, while the Regular Decision rate stands at 80.8%, with 7,048 out of 8,723 accepted. The waitlist acceptance rate for 2024 is 7.0%, with 588 students offered a spot and 41 accepted. Additionally, the transfer acceptance rate is impressive at 87.7% for 2023, supporting a strong applicant pool with an average GPA of 3.5. SAT scores range from a 25th percentile of 1078 to a 75th percentile of 1253.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 14,538
Accepted Applicants: 12,282
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Hawaii Pacific University reported an overall acceptance rate of 87.1% for the application year 2022, with 13,354 applicants and 11,636 admissions. The Early Action acceptance rate was notably higher at 90.0%, admitting 4,808 out of 5,342 applicants, while the Regular Decision acceptance rate was lower at 85.2%, with 6,828 accepted from 8,012 applicants. Compared to the previous year, 2021 saw a decrease in the overall acceptance rate to 84.5%, although the Early Action rate remained consistent at 90.0% while Regular Decision rates fell to 80.8%. This trend indicates a slight increase in competitiveness for Regular Decision applicants over time.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Hawaii Pacific University's wait list acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 is 7.0%, with 41 out of 588 applicants offered admission. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, where no applicants were accepted from a wait list of 518 for the Class of 2027, reflecting a 0% acceptance rate. Historical data indicates that prior to 2023, the acceptance rates were also 0% for the Class of 2026 and earlier, highlighting a notable uptick in 2024's acceptance figures. Overall, while the current rate suggests improved chances for applicants, the recent history underscores the variability of the wait list outcomes.
588
Offered a Place
41
Admitted
7%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Hawaii Pacific University boasts a strong transfer acceptance rate of 87.7% for the application year 2023, with 12,282 out of 14,000 applicants admitted. This acceptance rate matches the university's previous year's performance, indicating stability in its transfer admissions process. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.5, reflecting a competitive applicant pool despite the high acceptance rate. Historical data for prior years from 2020 to 2022 is unavailable, making it difficult to ascertain any trends during that period.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 14,000
Accepted Applicants: 12,282
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.58
SAT
1078-1253
Math: 520-630
Reading: 548-650
ACT
21-29
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 29% |
| White | 22% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10% |
| Black/African American | 6% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1% |
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