Hawaii Pacific University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Hawaii Pacific University?

HPU charges private-university tuition rather than a lower in-state rate for Hawaiʻi residents. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $33,792, with $600 in required fees. Published charges can change by academic year and by program, enrollment level, or course.

• 2024-25 reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $34,392.
• Separately reported annual room and board figure: $20,976.
• Separately reported books and supplies estimate: $800.

The room-and-board and books figures are planning estimates, not additional tuition charges, and their reporting basis should be checked before combining them with a current-year bill. Transportation, personal expenses, and some program costs also belong in a full cost-of-attendance budget. Living arrangements matter especially in Honolulu, where an off-campus rent estimate may not resemble a university housing charge.

The amount a student pays after grants can be substantially different from the sticker price. Reported average net prices for federal-aid recipients ranged from $24,413 for families in the lowest listed income band to $33,540 for those above $110,000. These are averages for defined groups, not personalized awards. HPU's financial-aid offer and cost-of-attendance estimate are the appropriate documents for comparing an individual student's likely annual cost.

Eligible students may use federal grants and loans, institutional scholarships, and other aid to finance attendance. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $16,298, but an average does not indicate what any particular applicant will receive. Students seeking need-based federal aid should complete the FAFSA and review HPU's scholarship criteria and deadlines; military-connected applicants should also check how applicable education benefits interact with institutional aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Hawaii Pacific University?

Student employment can help cover some expenses at HPU, but a campus job should not be assumed to pay a full year's tuition or living costs. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, is an opportunity to earn wages through an approved job - not a grant paid automatically against the bill.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their financial-aid offer, and ask how HPU posts eligible positions and hires students. Ordinary part-time jobs may be available regardless of Work-Study eligibility, although employers set their own hiring conditions. International students must follow the work rules attached to their immigration status.

HPU's career-support resources are also relevant to students seeking internships and post-college employment. Advising can help students explore careers, prepare application materials, and plan a job search; an internship, however, may have separate academic requirements or may be unpaid. Applicants comparing programs should ask how their department helps students identify internships and whether an internship is required for graduation.