Hawaii Pacific University Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
7%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Hawaii Pacific University has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
21.8%(801)
Hispanic
20.0%(737)
African American
4.8%(176)
Asian
12.9%(476)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(14)
Pacific Islander
8.1%(299)
Two or More Races
29.7%(1,092)
Unknown
2.3%(85)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment4,876
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Hawaii Pacific University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Hawaii Pacific University has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.5%(1,472)
Women
64.5%(2,679)

Gender Statistics

Men1,472

30% of total enrollment

Women2,679

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Hawaii Pacific University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
27.2%(1,131)
18-19
24.4%(1,014)
20-21
19.7%(818)
22-24
12.7%(526)
25+
15.9%(662)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(9)
22-24
23.9%(173)
25+
74.9%(543)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Hawaii Pacific University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 16% in-state residents, 78% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
15.7%(90)
Out-of-State
77.7%(445)
International
6.6%(38)

Regional Representation

In-State90

16% of student body

Out-of-State445

78% of student body

International38

7% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age