About Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Founded in 1955, Brigham Young University-Hawaii. is a Private college. Located in Hawaii, which is a city setting in Hawaii, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,866 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Brigham Young University-Hawaii Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 126 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Brigham Young University-Hawaii include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate27%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range973-1158
ACT Range22-26

Admissions at BYUH are considered More Selective, with ,74% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Brigham Young University-Hawaii.

20%
“We”re apathetic”
43%
“We know about current events and vote”
37%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
2%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
96%
“I feel extremely safe”
59%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
12%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
61%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
2%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
96%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
4%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
78%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
20%
“There might be people who do”
2%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
20%
“We”re apathetic”
43%
“We know about current events and vote”
37%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
2%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
96%
“I feel extremely safe”
59%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
12%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
61%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
2%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
96%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
4%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
78%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
20%
“There might be people who do”
2%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Brigham Young University-Hawaii REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    159 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    151 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    170 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    181 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    179 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 72 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    181 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    181 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    181 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Brigham Young University-Hawaii?

57 Students rated Brigham Young University-Hawaii

taimane - 12/29/2023

It's fire!!!

Jaykant Hemark - 01/26/2023

It's an excellent institution! Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to interact with people from over 70 different countries! Everyone is extremely friendly, and the Aloha spirit is evident. The Faculty genuinely cares about the students and is always on the lookout for their needs.

Chance - 12/31/2022

It is a pretty fun school. Everyone is super nice and the teachers are chill. Class sizes are small so it is easy to get to know your professors and fellow students. The atmosphere is super cool because there are people from all over the world attending the university so you become friends with people who have lived in cultures very different from you and you get a very international feel. Each culture is celebrated and expressed, and you get to learn about it all. The university is a very warm, welcoming place. There is a feeling there that you cannot find anywhere else, it is special.

Emily - 11/01/2021

Literally BYU Hawaii has changed my life. I have friends with people from countries that I have never heard of, the most ideal class size, professors that I know care about me and my dreams. There is a lot of diversity and everyone has an important place.

Brigham Young University-Hawaii FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Brigham Young University-Hawaii?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 27%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself three things: 1. Get the best grades you can. I wish I had put my mind more towards my studies at first. Instead of seeing my classes as an opportunity to learn something more in depth than ever before, I treated them the same as high school classes--something to get through. 2. Follow your heart and interests. I wasted time taking classes for a major that I thought would lead to a good job even though I knew the material didn't interest me. I found a major that fits me now, and I'm much happier, though it will take me a little longer to graduate. 3. Be involved. There's TONS of stuff to do on campus. I would say to balance activities between service projects, academic or cultural clubs, and of course, fun stuff like dances and games! There will be no other time in life like this!

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about the school is that there isn't as big of a range of majors as there is at bigger schools. There are students who would love to get their higher education here, in a subject that isn't offered as a major.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is definitely the variety or ethnicity. I am fortunate enough to go to a small university, with students from over 70 countries in a student body of only about 2500. I have met people from all over the world, and we all share the same goal: to gain an education, and benefit from it. It is incredible to see all these different people come together, to study, and to learn; all in one beautiful place.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Aside from the incredibly warm weather and wonderful location, BYUH offers students a chance to excel academically, socially, pyschologically, and most of all spiritually; however, the most valuable memories come from learning about the 50 different cultures attending that campus and being able to learn of, practice, experience, or maybe adopt a variety of different perspectives and ways of life different then my own.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't think they are better than others. Most of the kids here are poor in money but rich in spirit and friendliness. Everyone works together and does the best they can. If you are other-oriented, you will do well. If you are focused only on yourself you won't like it.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    Very diverse, mostly female.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Like almost any school someone who doesn't care about their education and learning shouldn't attend school. There are so many eager minds out there who would love to opportunity to learn, grow and develop themselves. To not only benefit themselves but their family, friends and communities. Education is to be a fun experience yes, but also taken seriously. People who don't want to take their education or learning seriously should not attend this school. Plus, this school offers something even better and that is spirituality. This school is defnitly has high standards.

    Read all  52 answers
  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I knew what I was getting myself into when I applied and was excepted to this school. I don't regret it.

    Read all  51 answers
  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I think the most frustrating thing about this school is that it is far away from any bigger cities like Honolulu. It takes a while to get there if you go by bus.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The mix of people from different cultures makes this school unique. This situation allows one to make friends with people from different places around the world with most continents of the world very well represented.

    Read all  45 answers
  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Diversity is the number one thing that BYU Hawaii is awesome for. There are students from over 70 countries. It is so great how students from all different ethnicities can get along so well. Anywhere you go, you are always hearing a different language. For me, learning about other cultures is so exciting. This is why I think that BYUH is so awesome!

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for the diversity of the student body. We have many students from different countries around the world. There are over 78 languages spoken on campus.

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

2,866

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

68%

Out-Of-State

12%

In-State

20%

International

Organizations

45

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

58%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
N/A
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
32%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

89% of students attending Brigham Young University-Hawaii receive some sort of financial aid. 22% were awarded federal grants. While 22% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$5,240

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$6,050

Room and Board

12,590

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,589
$30 - $48K
$9,340
$48 - $75K
$10,824
$75 - $110K
$14,022
$110K & UP
$14,475

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