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Overview
Founded and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University-Hawai’i is a 4-year private university on O’ahu that integrates secular and spiritual learning. BYU-Hawai’i is home to colleges of Arts & Humanities, Business, Math, and Human Development and all students are expected to combine a major with two minors or certificates. As a Mormon institution, all students adhere to an honor code that prohibits extramarital sex, alcohol, and drugs and promotes academic honesty. Additionally, BYU-Hawai’i holds a partnership with the Polynesian Cultural Center, the state’s number one tourist attraction that employs most of the university’s students.
Acceptance Rate:
34%
Average Net Price:
$14,051
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1197
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,438 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $6,438 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,916 |
| Books and Supplies | $1310 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,523
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,234
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,131
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
16%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2732
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,234
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,992,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,620,000
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
16%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,046
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$90
Students receiving federal loans
14%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,260
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,848
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church)
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1479
Students Applied
244
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | July 1 |
Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
46%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1197
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,735
Total Number of Undergrads
2,735
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
70
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
71
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
46
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
57%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
57%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Seasiders
School Colors
crimson, gold, and gray
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
1
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,100
Top 5 Cities
Salt Lake City
Provo
Phoenix
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Polynesian Cultural Center
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
Brigham Young University
BYU Hawaii
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$90
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe classes are only the beginning; I am learning SO much from the diverse student and faculty body at this institution. There are students from over 70 countries represented here, and it leads to many wonderful intercultural learning opportunities.
Cammie from Laie, HI
It's a bit like high-school classes. Easy if you understand the subject, impossible if you don't. But the teachers are always willing to help and there are tutors for nearly every subject.
Caitlin from Pittsburg, CA
The professors are all for going above and beyond to teach the students what will make them successful in the future.
Beth from Redlands, CA
Beautiful Campus with great location. Classes and professors often fairly laid back, but not always. Overall great, administration is the largest annoyance, probably not unlike most campuses in that way.
Joebob from Laie, HI
Small class sizes allow for a lot of student-teacher interaction. Teachers are often people who have already had experience in the field in which they are teaching. International student body makes for a diverse learning experience, though it also means that some of the classes are dumbed down a bit to compensate for the lower English language comprehension of the student body.
Alexander from Chesapeake, VA
BYU-Hawaii definitely is a honorable school with its special Honor Code. The size of school is small, which means students can have a close relationship with professors and classmates. BYU-Hawaii has students come from over 70 countries.
Jiawen from Laie, HI
I love this campus and school! The teachers are engaging and my classes are enjoyable. There's no better place to be than at BYUH.
Morgan from Hamilton, MO
There is an opportunity for a close relationship between instructor and pupil. It is a positive and healthy atmosphere. It is culturally diverse and there are plenty of opportunities to familiarize yourself with the rest of the world without even leaving campus.
Anne from Lindon, UT
Excellent school, plenty of great education environment. Small school means better attention from teachers and faculty. Beaches.
Andrew from Holladay, UT
BYU-Hawaii is an awesome school where I am not only learning a lot in the classroom, but just with meeting new people. The diversity on this campus is amazing and I have met people from islands and countries I have never heard of before. Not only is my education being enhanced, but also my spiritual knowledge as I take religion courses and as teachers bring Gospel insights into their classrooms.
Erin from Honolulu, HI
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