Hawaii Pacific University Demographics & Diversity Overview

70%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
7%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Hawaii Pacific University has a diverse student body with 70% 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
21.2%(954)
Hispanic
20.1%(901)
African American
5.6%(250)
Asian
12.5%(563)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(15)
Pacific Islander
8.2%(367)
Two or More Races
29.6%(1,328)
Unknown
2.5%(114)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color70%
Total Enrollment6,046
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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.2%(1,893)
Women
62.8%(3,194)

Gender Statistics

Men1,893

31% of total enrollment

Women3,194

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Hawaii Pacific University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
28.2%(1,075)
18-19
22.5%(858)
20-21
21.4%(815)
22-24
12.2%(464)
25+
15.8%(602)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(12)
22-24
19.7%(184)
25+
79.0%(738)

Age Diversity Insights

33%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

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 17% in-state residents, 76% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
16.8%(90)
Out-of-State
76.1%(407)
International
7.1%(38)

Regional Representation

In-State90

17% of student body

Out-of-State407

76% of student body

International38

7% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

70%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age