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Pacific Rim Christian University

#2403 in US ranking Honolulu, HI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,439
Tuition & fees
$13,400
Avg. aid
$6,749
Receiving aid
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%

What does Pacific Rim Christian University offer in terms of athletics?

Pacific Rim Christian University does not report a roster of varsity sports or an athletic-association affiliation in the available institutional figures. Students should not assume that enrollment includes a varsity competition or athletic-scholarship pathway.

Recreation is a different question from varsity athletics. Applicants who want regular sports or fitness activities should ask which opportunities are currently organized for students and whether participation takes place through the university or independently in the Honolulu community.

What student groups and Associations are available at Pacific Rim Christian University?

Students looking for organized involvement at Pacific Rim Christian University should ask for a current list of recognized student groups and how to join them. A group's current activity, meeting schedule, and membership rules are more useful to an applicant than a historical listing alone.

At a small, ministry-focused institution, opportunities to connect may also arise through courses, service, and faith-related activities. Those experiences should not be confused with independent student associations: students who want a particular kind of academic, cultural, artistic, or recreational club should verify that it operates during their expected term.

Who studies at Pacific Rim Christian University?

Pacific Rim Christian University reported 187 enrolled students, making it a small institution by enrollment. Its 2024-25 entering figures include 32 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 10 transfer-in students.

Reported geographic-origin figures show that most students came from Hawaii, with a smaller share from other U.S. states. Ethnicity figures describe a student body that includes Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, Black, White, multiracial, and other students. These categories and geographic figures should be read within their stated reporting populations rather than assumed to describe every classroom in the same proportions.

The institution reported 10 full-time and 21 part-time faculty members, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1. That ratio describes institutional staffing and enrollment; it does not establish the size, format, or instructor availability of a particular course.

How does student life look like at Pacific Rim Christian University?

Student life at Pacific Rim Christian University is shaped by its small enrollment, Christian educational focus, and Honolulu location. A prospective student's experience may differ considerably depending on whether they commute, use university-arranged housing, attend full time, or take classes around work and family responsibilities.

Applicants can get a clearer sense of everyday life by examining a current course schedule alongside the activities and support available during the hours they would be on campus. For students seeking community through service or ministry, it is worth distinguishing activities built into coursework from optional gatherings and placements.

What libraries are available to students at Pacific Rim Christian University?

Students should check Pacific Rim Christian University's current arrangements for academic research support before assuming that a particular collection, study space, or database subscription is available. For theology and religious studies, access to scholarly books, journals, biblical-studies tools, and help evaluating sources can be especially important.

Useful questions include how enrolled students access electronic resources off campus, obtain materials for assignments, and receive research assistance. Students planning online or evening study should also confirm when those services can be used, rather than relying only on the availability of a physical study space.

Pacific Rim Christian University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

187

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

23

Total staff

10 full time, 21 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Pacific Rim Christian University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 129
Graduate: 58

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 110
Part-time: 77

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 10
Men: 13

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 20
Black or African American: 10
White: 15
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 25
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 22
Two or more races: 29

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.