Hawaii Pacific University Acceptance Rate
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,538
- Admitted
- 12,282
- Yield
- 4.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.8% in 2014–15 to 84.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,668 to 14,538 (+211%) over that period.
Its 84.5% rate makes Hawaii Pacific University more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Hawaii schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.2% for women vs 81.9% for men, a 3.3-point gap). Hawaii Pacific University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 4.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,668 | 2,886 | 61.8% | 583 |
| 2015–16 | 3,449 | 3,149 | 91.3% | 504 |
| 2016–17 | 5,452 | 4,109 | 75.4% | 478 |
| 2017–18 | 6,551 | 4,892 | 74.7% | 500 |
| 2018–19 | 6,168 | 4,634 | 75.1% | 568 |
| 2019–20 | 4,787 | 3,582 | 74.8% | 480 |
| 2020–21 | 8,296 | 6,753 | 81.4% | 538 |
| 2021–22 | 11,948 | 10,194 | 85.3% | 790 |
| 2022–23 | 13,354 | 11,631 | 87.1% | 582 |
| 2023–24 | 14,538 | 12,282 | 84.5% | 543 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,519 | 9,811 | 85.2% |
| Men | 3,004 | 2,460 | 81.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 548–650 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 520–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–29 | 8% |
How Hawaii Pacific University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate?
Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate is 84.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,282 admitted of 14,538 applicants).
Is Hawaii Pacific University test optional?
Hawaii Pacific University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hawaii Pacific University?
Hawaii Pacific University received 14,538 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,282.
What SAT score do you need for Hawaii Pacific University?
Admitted students at Hawaii Pacific University typically scored 548–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hawaii Pacific University getting harder to get into?
Hawaii Pacific University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.8% in 2014–15 to 84.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.hpu.edu/.