Pacific Rim Christian University

pacrim.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,880

2023 Average Net Price

$22,668

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2020 Acceptance Rate

60%

35 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

169

55.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.9%

9 Graduates

About

Pacific Rim Christian University is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pacific Rim Christian University were Theological Studies (10 degrees awarded), Other Visual & Performing Arts (2 degrees), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (1 degrees).

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific Rim Christian University. 39.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was two or more races (6 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University is $11,880, which is $−17,400 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific Rim Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 34 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University is $11,880, which is $17,400 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,668.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Pacific Rim Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,880

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University was $11,880. The cost of tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University is $−17,400 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,668

2023 Value

15.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pacific Rim Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,668. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pacific Rim Christian University grew by 15.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pacific Rim Christian University (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

$8,719

Room and Board

$850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific Rim Christian University was of $8,719 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Pacific Rim Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.79% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pacific Rim Christian University (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific Rim Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 34 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pacific Rim Christian University received 35 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 2.78% annual growth. Out of those 35 applicants, 21 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60% acceptance rate.

There were 169 students enrolled at Pacific Rim Christian University in 2023.

Pacific Rim Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 81%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

Accepted Out of 35

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pacific Rim Christian University was 60% (21 admissions from 35 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 47.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by 2.78%, while admissions grew by 23.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Pacific Rim Christian University in false 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

Pacific Rim Christian University had a total enrollment of 169 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Rim Christian University is 94 students and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 55.6% of students enrolled at Pacific Rim Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific Rim Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.1% Asian, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Two or More Races, 14.8% White, 11.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 9.47% Black or African American, and 0.592% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pacific Rim Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (14.7%), followed by Asian Female (11%) and Two or More Races Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.1%), followed by Two or More Races Male (15.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific Rim Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 169 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Rim Christian University is 94 and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 55.6% of students enrolled at Pacific Rim Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 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 Pacific Rim Christian University was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Pacific Rim Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pacific Rim Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
39 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
27 enrolled students
Two or More Races
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific Rim Christian University is 23.1% Asian, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Two or More Races, 14.8% White, 11.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 9.47% Black or African American, and 0.592% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Pacific Rim Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pacific Rim Christian University is two or more races (6 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pacific Rim Christian University is Theological Studies (10 degrees awarded), followed by Other Visual & Performing Arts (2 degrees) and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific Rim Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University are Registered nurses (1,475,462 people), Other managers (172,463 people), Medical & health services managers (168,124 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,930 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (146,347 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University in 2023 are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (2 degrees), and Health (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Pacific Rim Christian University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (2 degrees), and Health (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Pacific Rim Christian University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,550,370 people), Elementary & secondary schools (437,443 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (293,650 people), Outpatient care centers (263,055 people), and Offices of physicians (219,076 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pacific Rim Christian University.

Most Common (2023)

Theological Studies
10 degrees awarded
Other Visual & Performing Arts
2 degrees awarded
Pastoral Studies & Counseling
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pacific Rim Christian University was Theological Studies with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pacific Rim Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Rim Christian University, which is 1.56 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (9).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pacific Rim Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Rim Christian University in Theological Studies, which is 1.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Rim Christian University in Theological Studies, which is 0.667 times less than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% of students graduating from Pacific Rim Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pacific Rim Christian University is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded
White
6 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific Rim Christian University is two or more races (6 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

21.7% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Two or More Races Male
6 degrees awarded
White Male
3 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific Rim Christian University is two or more races male (6 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more two or more races male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3 degrees).

Operations

Pacific Rim Christian University employs 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Pacific Rim Christian University are Male Associate professor (1), and Female Associate professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$976k

2023 Salaries

5.81%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pacific Rim Christian University paid a median of $976k in salaries, a 5.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.85% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2013, Pacific Rim Christian University paid a total of $41k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.21% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2013, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University was Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University were Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2013)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2013, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University was Male Associate professor with 1 employees, and Female Associate professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pacific Rim Christian University.

Keep Exploring

University of the West

University

Trinity International University-Florida (135610)

University

Georgia Central University

University