Brigham Young University-Hawaii

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,630

2.98% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,410

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

47%

1,020 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,906

95.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.1%

199 Graduates

About

Brigham Young University-Hawaii is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brigham Young University-Hawaii were General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (55 degrees), and General Psychology (51 degrees).

In 2024, 655 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (215 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is $6,630, which is $−21,548 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is $6,630, which is $21,548 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,410.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Brigham Young University-Hawaii received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,630

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Brigham Young University-Hawaii was $6,630. The cost of tuition at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is $−21,548 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brigham Young University-Hawaii (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,410

2024 Value

30.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Brigham Young University-Hawaii had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,410. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Brigham Young University-Hawaii grew by 30.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brigham Young University-Hawaii (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,178

Room and Board

$1,310

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brigham Young University-Hawaii was of $8,178 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,310. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Brigham Young University-Hawaii received 1,020 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,020 applicants, 479 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47% acceptance rate.

There were 2,906 students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brigham Young University-Hawaii has an overall enrollment yield of 75.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

479

Accepted Out of 1,020

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii was 47% (479 admissions from 1,020 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 37.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 19.7%, while admissions declined by 0.416%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brigham Young University-Hawaii had a total enrollment of 2,906 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 2,776 students and the part-time enrollment is 130. This means that 95.5% of students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17.4% White, 8.33% Two or More Races, 6.54% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 3.72% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Asian, 0.172% Black or African American, and 0.0688% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (10.1%), followed by White Male (7.75%) and Two or More Races Female (5.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,906 students. The full-time enrollment at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 2,776 and the part-time enrollment is 130. This means that 95.5% of students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brigham Young University-Hawaii was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Brigham Young University-Hawaii had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
507 enrolled students
Two or More Races
242 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
190 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 17.4% White, 8.33% Two or More Races, 6.54% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 3.72% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Asian, 0.172% Black or African American, and 0.0688% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19 students (0.654%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 105 more women than men received degrees from Brigham Young University-Hawaii. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is white (215 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (70 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (55 degrees) and General Psychology (51 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), and Biology (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are Physicians (450,535 people), Other managers (206,510 people), Social workers, all other (166,945 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (160,709 people), and Postsecondary teachers (141,979 people).

The most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Biology (67 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (41 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Biology (67 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (41 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (681,265 people), Elementary & secondary schools (437,989 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (390,156 people), Offices of physicians (227,768 people), and Outpatient care centers (214,673 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brigham Young University-Hawaii.

Other Teacher Education & Professional Development

Most Common (2024)

12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brigham Young University-Hawaii was Other Teacher Education & Professional Development with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Brigham Young University-Hawaii according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

275

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

380

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 275 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, which is 0.724 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (380).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brigham Young University-Hawaii by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.75 times less than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Brigham Young University-Hawaii completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
215 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is white (215 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (70 degrees).

0.153% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
244 degrees awarded
White Female
212 degrees awarded
White Female
197 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is white female (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (212 degrees).

Operations

Brigham Young University-Hawaii has an endowment valued at nearly $248M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 52.3M (21.1%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Brigham Young University-Hawaii had a total salary expenditure of 148M. Brigham Young University-Hawaii employs 51 Associate professors, 44 Assistant professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are Male Associate professor (37), Male Assistant professor (29), and Male Professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brigham Young University-Hawaii are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$248M

2024 Endowment

20.6%

growth from 2023

Brigham Young University-Hawaii has an endowment valued at about $248M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Brigham Young University-Hawaii grew 20.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $199M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$64.4M

2024 Salaries

6.92%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Brigham Young University-Hawaii paid a median of $64.4M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($148M) and a 6.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.482% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$15.8M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2024, Brigham Young University-Hawaii paid a total of $15.8M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brigham Young University-Hawaii were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Management with 45 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

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