Hawai'i Pacific University is a private coeducational university in Honolulu, Hawai'i, founded in 1965 as Hawai'i Pacific College. Nowadays, it is a large private university in the central Pacific, with diverse student body of almost 9,000 students.

Hawai'i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Innovative undergraduate and graduate programs offer anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.

In addition to its outstanding and rigorous academic programs, an ideal location, it has faculty who are well-respected in their fields. The students come from all over the world to learn in a multicultural environment. It is also a comprehensive university offering a number of unique experiences, events, and traditions for its students, faculty, and staff as well as the community.

Hawai'i Pacific University has Center for Distance Education. This Center allows students to earn their degrees and courses online. Distance Education courses integrate interactive and engaging online activities with available online tools and instructional techniques to develop effective learning communities.

This private, nonprofit University offers more than 50 undergraduate programs as well as 12 graduate programs. It maintains strong academic programs, small class sizes, individual attention to students, and a diverse faculty and student population.

The University offers financial aid that includes different scholarships and loans. Admissions Office will assist students through the admission process. It is the beginning of their personal relationship with students. HPU has a rolling admission process and reviews applications throughout the year. In order to ensure adequate time for evaluation and correspondence, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted early.