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- School Code: 727900
- Phone: (808) 533-6596
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.83%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,473Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Biology Degree
The biology program at Hawaii Pacific University prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Hawaii colleges that offer biology degrees.

Hawaii Pacific University
1128 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Pacific University is a nonprofit private institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. About eight thousand students enroll at HPU per year.
Areas of study available at HPU include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1280 - 1638 for the SAT exam and in a range of 18 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 70 percent of which only 19 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $18,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Some students at HPU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.
The Hawaii Pacific University "Sea Warriors" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to get more about Hawaii Pacific University can visit their website at http://www.hpu.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Biology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hawaii Pacific University offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 10 |
Female | 26 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 9 |
Hispanic | 8 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 2 |
White | 10 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Biology program at Hawaii Pacific University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $53.67
- Average Annual Salary: $111620
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Description
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Hawaii Pacific University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Hawaii Pacific University may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Hawaii Pacific University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Pacific West Conference)
- Basketball (Pacific West Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball