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Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Official telephone: (808) 544-0200
Toll-free telephone: (866) CALL-HPU
Website: www.hpu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,993
Full-time undergraduates: 2,826
Part-time undergraduates: 1,167
Total graduate students: 788
Full-time graduate students: 510
Part-time graduate students: 278
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 23
U.S. region where majority of students come from: West
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 45%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.6% American Indian or Alaskan Native
16.3% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
18.1% Hispanic/Latino
2.0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
24.0% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
7.1% Nonresident Alien
14.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
16.6% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.3% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
26.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
16.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
11.1% Nonresident Alien
6.6% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 135 acres
City or town school is located in: Honolulu
Population of city/town: 350,399
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Military Campus Programs schedules classes online and aboard. Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam, MCBH Camp Smith, MCBH Kaneohe, and the Army Education Centers at Schofield and Tripler.
Nearest major city: Kaneohe, HI
Distance of nearest major city: 8 miles
Population of nearest major city: 34,597
Online campus map: www.hpu.edu/downtown/
index.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms
  • single-student apartments
  • married-student apartments
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 35%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 8%
Percent of students who live off campus: 92%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 3%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 200
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tutors
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine
School newspaper(s): Kalamalama
Number of honor societies: 18
Total number of registered organizations: 52
Campus-based religious organizations:
Christian Student Organization, Global Religions club, OneXOne
International student organizations:
Friends of India, Japanese Circle, Taiwanese Student Association; International and Saudi Students clubs
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
International Chorale, Sea Warrior Band, International Vocal Ensemble, HPU Symphony, Akamai Advertising, Intercultural Teachers Organization, Public Relations Student Society of America, Campus Activities Board, Rotaract, Model UN, Campus Activities Board, Generation Action, Global Brigades, Leaders for a Sustainable Future, Pangeaseed, Polyglot Toastmasters, Circle K International, Travel Industry Management Student Organization, Student Philanthropy Council, Association of Diplomacy/Military Studies, STEM; Future Teachers and Student Nurses Associations; drama, The Write, anime, chess, history, psychology, project management, administration, social work, US-Israeli Relations, entrepreneur, Student Veterans, criminal justice, marine science, M.B.A., IT, computer, accounting, pre-health, public health, and chemistry clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Vince Baldemor,
Executive Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Natasa Revere,
Athletics Director for Compliance/SWA
Athletic department's mailing address: Athletic Director,
Darren Vorderbruegge,
Hawaii Pacific University,
1060 Bishop Street, #PH,
Hono
School colors: teal blue and gray
School mascot: Sharky
Athletic conference memberships: Pacific West Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. II
Men's tennisyesNCAA Div. II
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Women's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Women's gymnasticsyesNCAA Div. II
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. II
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. II
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. II

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 4%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 17%
Athletic facilities:
fitness center, jogging path; basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; recreation, soccer, and softball fields
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, dance, dodgeball, flag football, futsal, kung fu, soccer, swimming, tai chi, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga
Club sports for men:
tennis
Club sports for women:
tennis

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Honolulu (8 miles)
Nearest other airport: Honolulu (8 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Honolulu (2 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 10%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. Congresswoman (Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District)
  • Christopher Loeak, President, Republic of the Marshall Islands
  • Benny Agbayani, retired professional baseball player.

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