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ACCEPTANCE RATE

74.83%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

40

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$10,473

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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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
Male10
Female26

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian9
Hispanic8
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders2
White10
Multiple Races4
Non Resident Alien2
Unknown1

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
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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