The 4-stars are because I was assigned to taking course 8080 during the DNP program in 2025 and it turned out to be a waste of my loan funds. I had to rewrite chapter 3 in course 9030, 2-quarters later. Honestly, there was no point in being told to take course 8080. I recommend they take this out of the curriculum for future cohorts. Other than that, I learned a lot from this program. And the professors give you a lot of one-on-one time and personal attention as needed. read more

Great classes and instructors, but by far the worst financial aid department I've ever dealt with. I've attended HPU for over two years, and not once have I received a payment without going through an exhausting hassle--even when all my requirements were completed on time. The department rarely answers phone calls or responds to emails, and I'm still waiting on a call back regarding my very first Pell Grant check from two years ago. The lack of communication and support is unacceptable, especially for an office responsible for students' financial well-being. read more

After attending this so called "university" for four years, I can concurr that it is the most fraudulent and underdelivering school I've ever witnessed. Students are unhappy, professos talks shit about this school itself, staff never answers questions and are uneducated about polices. No one in the business department communicates with each other, the financial aid checks always arrive weeks-months late, the advisors screw you over, the provost is not proactive in any situation, the president of the school WILL NOT answer any urgent emails sent directly to him, the dining hall is extremely crappy food which they overcharge for with $20 a plate and slap Sam Choy's name on the front. If i had known what this school was like, I would have never put myself through the finanical and emotional distress. I have developed an autoimmune stress reaction from this school that has caused me frequent doctors trips just because of the oversights and financial hardships they have put on me. I have been told twice during my college experience that I would NOT graduate on time directly because of advisement oversights. I feel that my college experience was robbed completely and I am deeply ashamed to be an HPU alumni. This school not only ruined my mental and physical health, but they have managed to overcharge tuition from all the students while they are still 148 million in debt. Some school..... read more

This is such a white school. They act diverse in their advertising but they're definitely NOT. All the students and faculty are cis-het white with zero diversity and it shows in their curriculum. If you want sustainability to accent a business degree or something then maybe it'll work for you, but they don't teach real climate Justice here. Also their financial aid department DOES NOT CARE about their students. They told me my loans were approved, let me think I was ok for months, and then told me after the semester started and I moved across the ocean that my loan was denied after all. They put me in financial ruin, and did this to many other students as well. If you're functioning off a typical student budget and relying on student loans, DO NOT APPLY HERE read more

For a private university, the Multipurpose Room on this campus is too cramped to accommodate more than 50 students. The walls are dirty, and the chairs are just cheap plastic, too uncomfortable to sit on. read more

I graduated from this university 12 years ago with computer science degree. I remembered plagiarism is huge problem especially for computer science and natural science classes. Many students did not have to do assignments or attend class and they still passed because they got the answer keys for the tests from the instructors. read more

Thankful for the experience as a nursing graduate May 2013. Classes are a good size. Counselor was helpful, staff professional and friendly. Highly recommended for nursing school. Passed my NCLEX the First time I tried after I prayed to God. Thanks God A+++ read more

I should have looked more into this school before my student accepted. For a private school I'm shocked about the poor quality instruction/teachers and lack of activities/events for its students. Also good luck receiving financial aid within a reasonable timeframe. I don't know if there is a shortage of staff or just incompetence regarding services such as business office. Huge difference between this and another private university my other student chose. Very disappointed read more

If you are military, do yourself a favor and choose a different college. On more than one occasion this college and the representative at the education center on post has screwed people (myself included) out of money. They have you take certain classes such as "Representations of Pacific Life" which I'm pretty sure doesn't transfer over and if you disagree with the teacher say goodbye to that good grade. The art class is a joke. I went to the field and missed the opportunity to purchase cheaper tickets for a mandatory opera showing and they tried to make me pay 300 dollars which I couldn't afford. Because I didn't go I failed the class and owed 750. More recently the counselor signed me up for classes but instructed me to put in a different class for TA (unbeknownst to me at the time) and I ended up having to pay another 750 and because they wouldn't accept the class on GoArmyEd, because it doesn't show I took the class they want me to spend ANOTHER 750 for my next class. This has happened to several military and several students. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. read more

Wish I could give a negative star review. My daughter had one more semester to her Associate and now want to stop after HPU accumulate a bill for her despite the 50k scholarships and federal funds she brought into the school. I am looking at going to court to expose this school. How could they do this to people? Beware if they offer your child a scholarship, it will not cover school costs, and they will add additional costs to create a bill to trap your kids in the school. Worse experience ever!!! read more

This has been the worst experience of my life. Considering that the program is 50K dollars we have not been taught by an in-person instructor EVER. The professors that come in and out are rotating doors so I can only imagine how bad it is if they cannot even retain staff. There has been so many problems at each level of the Nursing program from undergraduate to graduate. They're constantly messing up on billing and with scholarships. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Run and don't look back. read more

College applications are pricey as is, I applied to HPU and they didn't even bother to review my application, they tried reaching out to me when I was busy and then never tried again. They told me they couldn't even look at my application for some reason.. robbed of $70. read more

I transfered to Hawaii Pacific University from the University of Hawaii. First off, the major difference between the two is that you're not constantly harassed by guys. When i was at UH i smoked about a pack of cigarettes a day and spent all my time with headphones on because it was the best way to limit contact by anyone who just wants get in your panties (dont know if that was appropriate).Anyway, at HPU people says comments as girls walk by buy it's not an actual interaction unless the other person allows it. The food selection at HPU is so much better than at UH. I got so tired of eating the same thing when i was there that i just drove home for lunch and risked 30 mins of driving around again to look for parking. the eateries in downtown are so good and there is such a large variety that you can't really get sick of it. Parking at both UH and HPU stink but i refuse to catch the bus. Especially because i have horrid experiences on them so I have hubby pick me up and drop me off. Computer labs and study areas are all over the place whereas UH seemed to lack of it when i was there. When i'm tired of one location I pick up and skip to the next. I like this campus so much better that I actually go to school when I dont have class to study... best yet.... FREE WIFI all over campus. read more

I attended here for my undergraduate degree in Business Management. It was an overall good experience and I met a number of friends from around the world. Crazy story... I met my classmate from pre-school and reconnected and became best friends again. The academic program is good and I have learned a lot and the professors actually have real experience in the field. Some have their own businesses and they are passionate in their field. I was very involved in the Campus Activities Board, Student Alumni Council, Student Philanthropy Council, Circle K International, Capital Campaign Committee, Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee and more. There are many opportunities for all students to get a on/off campus job. The campus life is unique and is not like the typical campus. The campus is incorporated into the downtown financial district which offers many jobs, internships and work experience for students who want to be close to school. The Aloha Tower Marketplace campus open in Fall 2015 after a massive renovation. There are residential lofts on the second floor (worth living there for at least a year), multi-purpose rooms., learning commons, game room, meeting rooms and more. Overall, I had a great experience at Hawaii Pacific University. It is a unique, diverse, international university that connects the world together. HPU has helped me pursue my passion for non-profit organizations through internships and helping me land a full time position during my last year and events through other internships and on-campus event committees. read more

After spending 7 years at University of Hawaii Manoa being passed around from advisor to advisor, my credit requirements changing here and there, so far in comparison (it's my first graduate semester) HPU is like the school sent from Heaven. They seem soooo much more organized than UH. My only complaint so far is that the parking sucks for the downtown campus. I guess downtown parking just sucks in general, though. read more

if you are looking for a university to attend, I would highly recommend HPU. The teachers are all super cool, real smart, and the location is just unbelievable. I know that the tuition price is a bit expensive but the experience and knowledge you gain is worth every penny. The University is Regionally accredited so you don't really have to worry about your credit transfer because pretty much any other University will accept the classes. I enjoy that some of their classes are short and at different locations. I have never had any issues what so ever and I am a proud HPU student! read more

If you are seriously looking at this school, I suspect it is because you are, like I was, thinking about escaping. Allow me to attempt to dissuade you. This school is full of students and professors with very low motives and aspirations. They come because it is Hawaii. I just want you to be sure that you know what you want out of college. In terms of getting a 4 year vacation on your parents' wallet, this place is great. However, if you want a education that will be an asset later, look elsewhere. If I deter just 1 poor soul from making the same mistake I did, I will begin to make amends for the time and money I wasted here. Chances are, you are 18. I promise, you will "find yourself" and "meet amazing, diverse people" no matter where you go. Do not pay attention to the "Business focus" that this school claims to have. It is a total farce compared to schools that truly do have a business focus. If you are like I was at the time, the only place you want to go is Harvard. So the schools on your list are "Harvard, Somewhere Local, Hawaii (why not, right?)". Let me help you: There are SO many good universities out there. Just grab a rankings list, and start from the top. Check the GPA and SAT scores of the student body and compare them to yours. There are 3 levels: Schools with numbers higher than yours, schools with scores at your level, and schools that are lower. Ignore the schools where both SAT and GPA are lower. I don't care if they are in Atlantis. Ignore them. Next, out of those two zones still left (at, and above your GPA/SAT level), find out which of those programs have on campus recruiting. This means employers (all the companies you dream of working for) are actively coming to campus, hiring students out of there. This may be hard info to find, but it is paramount. Bottom line: Do not, I repeat: DO NOT blow $100,000 and 4 years of your life on this dump. You've been warned. read more

I'm currently attending HPU for the nursing program. School is pretty pricey for what it's worth. Thankfully the G.I. bill covers my expenses here or I'd be neck-deep in debt. There are 3 locations where you could have classes at : Hawaii Loa (Kaneohe-side), downtown (fort street), and the aloha tower. There is a shuttle that comes through these spots roughly every 30 minutes which is good, make sure u give yourself an hour between each class for commute purposes. HL (hawaii loa) is where majority nursing and science students will be spending most of their time at. The campus has dorms for students that plan to live on campus. The campus is somewhat isolated from any major shopping or eateries, which comes to a major disadvantage for students that don't have any form of transportation. The HL campus does have ample parking for students for a hefty fee of $8 a DAY. Or your can shell out a whopping $200 for a semester pass. So unless you have class on this campus everyday, you're probably losing money if you buy the semester pass. The downtown campus, located on fort street, has a mixture of subjects and you'll most likely have a class here. Unfortunately there isn't any dedicated parking for HPU students so you'll have to either have to park on HL side and shuttle it here (most preffered), park in a structure in town (might be cheaper than the $8 HL parking, depending how long you're in town for), or you can catch the bus here. There's a ton of food options to choose from when you're in town, just make sure you get there before the buisness lunch rush. The aloha tower is HPU's newest location. Here you can find the newer dorms and the bookstore is also located here. From what I remember, there isn't any dedicated HPU parking but you can park in front of the tower for an hourly fee. The student lounge here is very nice and a great place to study and hangout. There a a few places to eat around here including hooters and a pub. As for the academic side of this school. I would have to say it's hit-or-miss here. I've had amazing teachers but I've had my fair share of painful professors. I hope this has somewhat helped your decision on whether or not HPU is a good fit for u. Goodluck! read more

It might seem strange that a person who is now doing her graduate-studies at HPU directly after completing her undergraduate degree will only give the school A-OK as a rating. The fact is I don't have anything against the school, but there are so many things that could be changed .. lets say .. in the management. I've been in a dispute with the business office plenty of times, luckily the problems have always been solved but I shouldn't have to work my own ass of to get things done. The academic advising worked for me. In fact, I didn't use them at all. I went during my second semester as an undergraduate, asked for a degree plan, got it and then stuck with it. I didn't do any changes to my degree plan because I know that is what screwed most people up. That they were constantly changing the degree plan. The last time I went to academic advising was right before I was about to graduate, and I didn't have any problems whatsoever with the advisor, she in fact proved to be very nice and helpful. I never had a problem getting the classes I wanted, but that depends on when you can sign up and how you plan your schedule. I was smart and used my own brains to plan my four years in college and that was probably why I was able to graduate. I think that it's harder for me to find classes now but that is because it is a small program and only a few classes are being offered every semester. One thing that I love about HPU are the small classes. All through my four years as an undergrad, I found that I never had more than 20 people in my classes. I love to get that connection with the professors that they know who you are, you're not just a name on a piece of paper. I also admire most of the professors because they teach what they are passionate about. Most of them are people that I for sure will try to stay in contact with. This school would get five stars from me if it got it's upper management together, hopefully with our new president, we can see some change. (005/365) read more

I attended HPU for 5 years and there are many pros and cons that I can name and I could probably go into a long list, but I want to keep the review brief (hopefully). HPU is a really good school, I liked that there were small classes (any where from 10 to 30 students in a class), there is A LOT of diversity, which I loved and they have some really great teachers at the school. It's a private university, so it's a little more expensive, but in some aspects it is worth it. HPU has two campuses, downtown and windward. Downtown has most of the business/finance/international study/intro classes and the windward campus has most of the chemistry/biology/nursing classes. The windward campus is beautiful, has their softball and soccer fields over there as well as the dorms. The dorms, on the other hand, are not the best, esp. the food. I mean, I'm glad I got to live in the dorms, I wanted that 'college experience' but HPU wasn't the best place to try and get there 'dorm experience'...I would check it out for those prospective students, unfortunately that is the one thing I did not do.The downtown campus has limited parking, as the other two people have noted, I lived downtown and didn't have a car and I actually liked it. Walking, the bus and catching a cab here and there were my transportation. I think my best advice is to check it out, which is hard to do if you don't have funds or are half way across the world. Do your research: go online, read reviews, google it, anything and everything. Even though there were times I wished I would've gone else where, I'm glad I went to HPU and experienced the things that I did...everything happens for a reason. I hope to go back in the near future and see how what's going on with it. So much for keeping it short...hope my review helped. read more

Great experience, glad I chose HPU. Crazy international student body can and will broaden the educational experience beyond mere academics. Speaking of academics, it is what you make of it at HPU. The staff, instructors, etc. are usually great and will go as deep as you are interested and capable. But they are also, for the most part, tolerant of the slackers who can squeeze by many classes. It can be frustrating to see idiots pass a course you may have put a lot of effort into. For me this was easily offset by the smaller class sizes (at least for CS students) and very accessible instructors. I look back fondly of my time at HPU and count many class mates as good friends today, the world over. read more

Loved my time spent here and truly learned the feeling of ohana. My advisor was phenomenal helping me transfer in from Michigan and I really had a lot of great assistance from HPU people while I was making the big transition and move to the island. Great instructors - shout out to Espiritu, Ozturk and Zanella - who are amazingly encouraging, demanding and results oriented! Not just your typical heady academia - these people know what they teach and push students to excel (yes even in a tropical environment)! Dr. Zanella encouraged me to study abroad and I had tremendous career opportunities as a result! For a small private university I couldn't have asked for a better college experience! Also one of only a few schools that offer an accelerated MBA program - invaluable! read more

I'm supposed to be writing a term paper and needed whine about it to someone or something. I've already whined the ears off of most of my friends and family and I'm sure my neighbors have been subjected to my tourette's-like outbursts so I thought Yelp would be my next victim..... Why the heck must I write a freakin term paper AND take a final exam!?!?! This isn't Harvard! I'm supposed to be Christmas shopping and depleting my checking account. Ugh, when in my career will I ever have to write a ridiculously long paper with proper APA citations AND THEN, a week later, test my knowledge with a 4 hour cumulative exam!?!?! Tell me, HPU, when!?!?! Yes, I realize that I'm in the master's program, but come on! I've been cooped up in my house for days sitting in front of my laptop with a mountain of journal articles! Ok, but seriously, overall, a good skewl. I work full-time and they offered a majority of my graduate classes online so I was able avoid night classes and weirdos at the Ft St Mall campus. Professors, for the most part, are dedicated and really work to accommodate their students. Makes it even sweeter when the company I work for is paying for my edjumacation. HPU is pretty expensive, but it is a private school in "paradise." Note: mainland kiddies, don't be fooled by the lovely Hawaii Loa campus and the views of the majestic Koolau mountains. Unless you are in the marine science program, the majority of your classes will likely be held at the town location. It's defintely an experience. Ok, I realize that I could have added an entire page to my term paper in the time that I spend writing this review...back to the coal mines :( read more

I attended HPU to pursue my degree in Travel Industry Management. The TIM program at HPU is rather excellent. My classmates were from all over the world, from Botswana to Morocco. Every class was unique and different. Also, the professors were very colorful and helpful. Most had backgrounds in the industry so you learn from their experience rather than just what is written on an overpriced textbook. While the TIM program is top notch, the school as a whole has a whole lot of room for improvement. The sports program is lacking, as their most successful teams are soccer and cheer-leading. Yes, this school greatly focuses on its cheer leading program, and it shows. HPU has been winning back-to-back cheer-leading championships for millions of years. The campuses are located on two very different environments, the windward side is huge and serene. The downtown campus is shared with the homeless people so everyday is a adventure. You just never know what's going to happen. To conclude, I spent 4 great years at HPU and when I decide to pursue my masters degree I would definitely consider coming back to the home of the Sea Warriors. read more

The only reason I came to this school is because it is military friendly. By that, I mean if you are in the military, you can pretty much expect acceptance as soon as you fill out your documents and not have to wait for someone to evaluate your application package against others. HPU is a huge convenience to military members because you can take their classes on base with their 5 to 10 week courses and the professors are very understanding when it comes to missing classes or turning in assignments late due to military duties. Even though I had all my tuition paid for by military benefits, I still think it is ridiculous how fast tuition rates go up with no improvement in quality of life for students. They also came out with this new policy that states something about paying full time tuition even if you take less than the full time hours. This school gives you every impression that it exists just to make money. There are many international students that do not have a strong grasp of the English language that are accepted and pass classes. I feel that this lowers the value of my degree. If I were to do it all over again, I would have started at a community college here and transferred to UH. Tuition is a lot cheaper and you get the college vibe because you'll be on a campus with nice facilities. The downtown HPU campus isn't very nice at all because it is downtown and you encounter lots of homeless people and it just doesn't have the college vibe. Take a stroll on Dole St or University Ave and you'll see how much better it is. HPU works well for some people. Mostly those who are in town a lot or for military members or aspiring nurses. The night classes are great for working professionals. There are intelligent professors that are helpful. Schools in the UH system will have every good thing that HPU has, plus more. read more

I've graduated a few years ago from HPU with a Masters Degree in Secondary Education. I must say that I've had the best education experience from the School of Education, especially from Dr. Linda Wheeler. I'm a military dependent and arrived to Hawaii without knowing much about the school. I quickly found out about HPU's Graduate education program and enrolled in it. The first teacher I had was Dr Wheeler. Ever since our first meeting, this professional and caring lady gave me the best lessons about becoming a teacher. She brought very knowledgeable speakers that motivated me to become the best teacher I could be. Within two weeks in the program, she was already looking out for the students so that we can all be allocated to a school and start working as teachers. I had been in Hawaii only a month and thanks to her advice and recommendation, I was already working in one of the best schools in the island. She not only allocated me, but visited me while I was teaching to offer her guidance and advice. Soon after, my family went through a difficult time and thanks to Dr. Wheeler I didn't drop the program. She motivated me to continue my career along with raising my two boys since some how she knew I had the strength to do it. She recommended me to work at another school that offered better challenges for me and accommodation for my family. Ever since, I have been working at this school and have done great things with my students such as getting 100% passing rates on the Advance Placement Exams. I was able to practice all my theoretical lessons learned at HPU, which by the way, became so helpful when the practical experience wasn't there yet. I became a well prepared secondary educator thanks to the School of Education and Dr. Wheeler in particular. This year I was named Department Chair of my faculty thanks to my efforts as a teacher and the lessons learned at HPU. I will be forever thankful to Dr Wheeler for impacting my life in such a positive and meaningful way. For those students wishing to teach, I fully recommend HPU's education program. You must be willing to work and give your all, but they will prepare you to be the best teacher you can be for our future generations. read more

Think of HPU as a huge hippogriff and after 4 years of riding on its back (you know, it was a fun ride, made life-long friends, yaddayaddayaaddda) it's time to graduate. But, then its HUGE talons claw onto you making it IMPOSSIBLE for you to ever leave HPU. I was supposed to graduate next semester but because of the thousand level classes (we're like master minds in JOUR 4900) and the weird general ed credits, I am graduating next year in the fall. BOO. Damn you HPU hippogriff. read more

AWFUL!!!!!! They cannot keep Appointments, Return voice mails or emails. What an infuriating experience.

Worst experience with a University ever. When you ask for help they can't help you. I went into the Financial aid and business offices multiple times, they both told me I was fine with tuition. I know owe thousands of dollars to them because nobody knows what is going on. read more

I graduated from HPU with a Master's in Elementary Education in May 2018. When I decided to go back to college, I searched for programs at difference colleges and they all said the same thing; with my bachelor degree in business, I didn't have the necessary basic courses to enter the masters program in education. I didn't have the time or the resources to start at the beginning again. A high school classmate suggested that I contact Dr. Linda Wheeler and talk to her about my issues. Dr. Wheeler recognized the value of my many years of practical experience working as a substitute teacher in the public schools. Dr. Wheeler arranged for me to interview with the Dean of Education and I was accepted into the program. Being that I am a baby boomer returning to college, I struggled the first year with the computer, maneuvering through the website, submitting papers and balancing the night classes with daily life. I was determined to continue and finish my degree. Among the required courses, was the Culturally Responsive Education class taught by Dr. Linda Wheeler. I thought I knew a lot about Hawaiiana but I learned amazing things about my Hawaiian culture that I can apply to my own teaching. She made the class memorable with her own childhood experiences and funny anecdotes. It brought back my own childhood memories. She taught me the importance of relationships. Fast forward to the last two semesters when I was placed in a small Catholic elementary school for my intern practicum. Dr. Wheeler assured me that this was a good place to learn from an experienced kindergarten teacher. I was with the teacher for two weeks when the administration decided to split the class because it was too big for one teacher. With encouragement from Dr. Wheeler, I applied for the second teacher position and was hired by the school. This was so new to me. Whenever I had questions or concerns, I would call Dr. Wheeler and she made time to come to look in on me and my mentor teacher. She provided support, encouragement and enthusiasm for me to continue with learning from this experience. When I became discouraged, she reminded me of my goal and all that I had accomplished. HPU gave me the opportunity to enter the Master's in Education without having a bachelor's degree in education. I am looking forward to a new career as a teacher in elementary education. read more

By far the worse school and service I have ever experienced. No email or phone correspondence. Days for a reply for simple tasks. A bunch of college students running a college read more

HPU is a complete rip off. Please take note that this school has a 14% graduation rate. That in itself is a big red flag. Nobody finishes because nobody stays. HPU is run by student work-study office employees, who barely answer the phone and emails. The Registrar and Financial Aid offices are very unprofessional and unorganized, so if you have any scholarships or fafsa funding coming in, you have to continuously double check that your money is applied to YOUR tuition. And if you're expecting a refund, you'll never get it. The school is losing money because of high drop-out rate, so they're selling their buildings and properties, and then renting the space to continue classroom operations. They are now piling 3 to 4 students into 1 dorm room, and the dorms are very unsanitary and gross, because they're never cleaned. Since the air conditioning doesn't work in some buildings, some of the cots have mold growing. So, if you're living on campus, purchase your own mattress. The only good thing about HPU is the outside scenery, but that can be said for the beautiful island itself. read more

Gosh! can't believe my alma mater is on Yelp! =) Went to HPU back in 1998. The school is so-so to me and it is EXPENSIVE!!, but glad to get my BA here and had the crazy time back on my college days. Hubby also went and got his BS here. It's a total party school when you go for undergraduate, don't know about the grad school. And yes, parking sucks!!, but love the convenient of food, and it was an easy college, too! read more

I graduated from HPU's Masters of Education in Secondary Education a few years ago and was immensely satisfied with the results. As a local born and raised in Hawaii, it is refreshing to be able to network with different students with various educational backgrounds. To some, it is apparent that the way HPU handled their interactions weren't very positive. However, do not let this dissuade you from potentially missing out on a great faculty. The educators are there for one purpose. They sincerely care about the students who want to be quality educators. Dr. Linda Andrade Wheeler is the greatest factor in applying to HPU's Masters program. She gives and gives unconditionally. She truly is one of the most generous people that I have had the pleasure of meeting. Her class is full of helpful hints for new teachers as well as incorporating Hawaii's cultural values. If someone was unable to pick up on this, he or she will have a difficult time adjusting to life in Hawaii in general. Dr. Wheeler is the epitome of the aloha spirit. Without her knowledge, expertise, and generosity, many students would not have the ability to pursue their dreams of working with future students. I am thoroughly grateful and thankful for all the faculty's guidance throughout my academic career. Without their continued support, I would not have been able to finish my program. If you are not able to devote your entire focus and energy to this program and to Dr. Wheeler, this is not the place for you. Do not expect things to be simply handed out or for the faculty to appease your every qualm. Work hard and commit and you will be incredibly gracious that you were able to work with such an incredible leader in Dr. Wheeler. read more

As a senior this year at HPU, I cannot help but leave a raving review for my soon to be alma mater. Our school bought out Aloha Tower and now we have the ONLY waterfront dorms in the entire US. The classes are small and thus I feel like I can actually interact with my classmates and Professor instead of those dreaded lecture halls that other Universities have. I have classmates from all over the world which is great considering I am studying International Business. I feel like I am beyond blessed that I got to spend my college days studying at the beach, hiking over the weekends and making contacts from all over the world. Special props to the economics and marketing Professors that I've had. read more

This school is a joke, but not the funny kind. They accept students they dont have room for and dont tell you until the last minute, and then try and defer you to another semester in which they cannot guarantee room for you to enroll in classes. They make you pay an Intent to Enroll $200 fee months in advance, and then try to keep it when you cant attend because they dont have room for you. Everyone seemed a little confused about what was what. Wish I had never ran across paths with this school. read more

The majority of staff at the school don't care about the students. They mislead them regarding credits and continually deny their financial aid and student loans. The housing situation leaves a lot to be desired, and the meal plans non-existent. When you pay for a meal plan, there should actually be one! This school will probably be closed in the next five years. It really stinks. read more

Terrible student service for a local, returning student. I emailed them for re-enrollment with my student ID and no one got back to me even after another follow up email. Very disappointing because I wanted to spend my money locally, but ultimately decided if I have to pay expensive tuition I might as well pay out-of-state and currently enrolled with Arizona State University for their online innovation and student support. read more

I flew to Oahu earlier this year to check out some grad programs and tried to set up a meeting with HPU's admissions department. I was in town for 6 days, but I never got a call or e-mail back after I was asked to confirm an appointment. A few months later, I received an acceptance letter into a different grad program than the one I was interested in. Pretty amazing since I never filled out an application. I never even got to visit the campus since their admissions department never got back to me. Today, I received an e-mail about an HPU graduate admission chat session...an hour before the chat was supposed to start. There was no advance notice in the past that there would be this chat. It would probably help prospective students if you gave them more advance notice than an hour. I was skeptical of the reviews I've read online about HPU (specifically their administration), but I got to experience it first-hand without even having to step foot on their campus. I actually wanted to go to HPU, but I can see what everyone is complaining about. If you can't get simple things right with a prospective student, why should I trust you with my education? read more

Current student in a graduate program at HPU. *Very expensive. *Quite hit or miss on professors, some real good, others will have you figuring out how much you're spending/wasting for their class. *Terrible Financial aid office. I was told they had graduate scholarships "for nearly everyone" and then they did away with them without telling anyone. Also they couldn't process my loans without my intervention with the federal student loan people. Unbelievably incompetent. Hawaii is beautiful but unless this is the only school that's accepted you, or you simply have to be on island, go somewhere else. You'll save yourself a lot of headaches and a ton of money. read more