Hawaii Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $50,674. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,758, middle-income families pay around $28,979, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,540.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,674 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,392 |
| Room and Board | $21,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $872 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,017 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,657 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,758 |
| $30–48k | $24,413 |
| $48–75k | $28,979 |
| $75–110k | $30,450 |
| $110k+ | $33,540 |
Hawaii Pacific University's published cost of attendance is $50,674. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,758, middle-income families pay around $28,979, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,540. Azimuth ranks Hawaii Pacific University #1120 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Hawaii Pacific University's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to financial aid, though the affordability rank indicates that post-graduation debt service remains a meaningful consideration relative to peer institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,362; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,128, median federal debt of $22,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Hawaii Pacific University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,128, placing Hawaii Pacific University in the 33.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Hawaii Pacific University sits in the 49.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Hawaii Pacific University #720 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Hawaii Pacific's dominant health sciences focus. Nursing is the largest program with 114 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $112,964, representing 1.3× the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration and Psychology, General follow as substantial enrollment clusters, with Psychology, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $58,721 — 1.2× the national benchmark. Additional programs including Criminal Justice and Biology, General round out the portfolio, with Biology, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,335 and 0.9× the national benchmark for that field.
