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Study at Hawaii Pacific University
The University: HPU is a private, non-for-profit, coeducational, nonsectarian, career-oriented institution founded in 1965. The University has approximately 7,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students from more than 100 countries.
Accreditation and Recognition: Hawaii Pacific University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National League for Nursing (NLN). In addition, HPU has been recognized in the past few years as a "Best Buy" by Barron's magazine, as well as other noteworthy publications, for providing excellent education at an affordable price. Faculty and Class Size: More than 225 full-time and nearly 220 part-time faculty members make up the teaching staff at Hawaii Pacific. Seventy-seven percent hold the doctoral degree or its equivalent. Student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. The average class is 22 in the credit programs, 18 in EFP, and 15 in PEP. Hawaii Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, or any other protected class under state and federal laws and regulations in any of its policies, procedures, programs, or practices. Hawaii Pacific University Tel: (808) 236-3511 E-mail:
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The mere mention of Hawaii conjures up
visions of swaying palm trees, sun-warmed beaches, and breathtaking sunsets.
Situated in the center of the Pacific and convenient to the countries of the
Pacific Rim, the Hawaiian Islands have pleasant weather year round. The
average temperature is 27°C, and Oahu has more than 300 days of sunshine per
year. The climate is perfect for spending time outdoors and participating in
sports activities. The air is some of the cleanest in the world, and the water
is noted for its purity. Overall, Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places
to live on earth!
Degrees: Choice of more than 40
undergraduate and graduate majors including Business Administration,
Communication, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology,
Marketing, Management, Nursing, Oceanography, Pre-Medical Studies, Teaching
English as a Second Language, Travel Industry Management, and many more.
Location: Located in one of the
most beautiful, tropical destinations in the world, Hawaii Pacific University
offers two campuses. The PEP and EFP courses are offered at the Honolulu
campus; however, students may have the opportunity to take classes on the
beautiful windward campus. The dynamic downtown campus is linked to the more
serene windward campus by free University shuttle service.