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Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) Tuition and Costs — 2026 Breakdown

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$34,392

Tuition

$44,414

Cost of Attendance

$29,657

Net Price

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Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) Tuition and Fees

Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), Honolulu, Hawaii, is a private university and was founded in 1965. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,384 undergraduate students.

It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Popular majors include Business Administration, Nursing, and Psychology Biology, Diplomacy and Military Studies, and Social Work.

HPU is the largest private university in the central Pacific, most noted for its diverse student body of nearly 5,000 students, representing nearly 65 countries.

Fees differ by an institution and may fund library services, student gym facilities, student centers, technology resources, and campus health centers.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$34,392	$34,392
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Room & Board cost	$14,880	$14,880
Other Expenses	$2,354	$2,354
Total Cost of Attendance	$44,414	$44,414

When choosing a college, the student must have an exhaustive knowledge about the cost that will be incurred to get the degree. The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of room and board, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. For those attending this University, here is the breakdown of the total cost one can expect.

As shown in the above table, the cost of tuition and fees for both in-state and out-state is $25,980.

The total cost of attendance for both in-state and out-state is $44,414 and the cost of other expenses for both in-state and out-state is $2,354. The cost for books and supplies for both in-state and out-state is $12,00. For room and board, the cost incurred is $14,880.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$29,657

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$23,993

$30,001 to $48,000

$25,243

$48,001 to $75,000

$28,316

$75,001 to $110,000

$28,983

$110,000+

$28,375

The net price is the average cost of the university after aid and scholarship funds are discounted from the total cost.

The average net price is $27,688.

Net price is an indicator of what it actually costs to attend Hawaii Pacific University when typical grants and scholarships are considered. The family income is taken into consideration as it is an important subject to take into consideration. The net price varies by family income and financial need. The net price is the average cost of the university after aid and scholarship funds are discounted from the total cost. Given above is the net price paid based on family income.

From the above table, the net price paid by the family income from $0 to $30,000 is $23,993 which is the least amount and the net price paid by the family income over $30,001 to $48,000 is $25,243. The net price paid by the family income over $48,001 to $75,000 is $28,316. The net price paid by the family income over $75,001 to $1,10,000 is $28,983 and for over $1,10,000 is $28,375.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$75,408

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

N/A

Example monthly payment

$783

Total interest paid

$18,501

Sum of Loan Payments

$93,909

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $75,408 for example. This will result in a $9,391 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a NA repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $93,909 which is $18,501 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$34,392	$34,392
Room & Board Cost	$14,880	$14,880
Total Tuition & Fees	$40,860	$40,860

The undergraduate tuition and fee for both in-state and out-state are $25,980. The UG total tuition and fees for both in-state and out-state is $40,860 and for UG room and board in-state and out-state is $14,880.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$18,900	$18,900
Fees	$200	$200

For students who are looking for graduate programs at this university, here is the breakdown of the tuition and fees. The graduate tuition for both in-state and for out-state is $18,900. The graduation fees for both in-state and out-state is $200.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,050
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$880

Hawaii Pacific University's cost per credit hour for undergraduate is $880 and the graduate cost per credit hour is $1,050. These costs ought to be utilized for correlation purposes with regard to the amount it might cost to take a class at Hawaii Pacific University.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$14,880	$16,280
Other Expense	$2,354	$2,354
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200

Rooms as we know are also a part for which students need to pay a handsome amount. Choosing between an on-campus or off-campus room and board depends on the convenience of the student.

The table above shows the cost of room and board for off-campus is $16,280 and for on-campus is $14,880. The cost of other expenses for both on-campus and off-campus is $2,354. The cost for books and supplies for both in-state and out-state is $1,200.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$14,880

Off Campus

$16,280

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,354

Off Campus

$2,354

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,200

Off Campus

$1,200

Rooms as we know are also a part for which students need to pay a handsome amount. Choosing between an on-campus or off-campus room and board depends on the convenience of the student.

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Bachelors	$24,550	NA
Associate	$15,950	NA
Masters	$24,550	NA

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