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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

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Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

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

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International and Global Studies Degree

Global Studies and International Studies are considered an interdisciplinary field of study of cultural, economic, political, and social connectivity. International studies attempts to make sense of globalization as it relates to world economies, the movement of people, market relations, political systems, global communication systems, and the effect on humans. Get more details below including other Hawaii colleges that offer international and global studies 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 International and Global Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hawaii Pacific University has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree13
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate2

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female12

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White8
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien5

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

Upon completion of the International and Global Studies program at Hawaii Pacific University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, political scientists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.3% from 2014 to 2024

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