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Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu. HI 96813
(808) 544-0238 (800) 669-4724; FAX: (808) 544-1136
Hawaii Pacific University, founded in 1965, is a private institution offerŽing undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, business, maŽrine science, nursing, and travel industry management. There are 5 unŽdergraduate schools and 1 graduate school. In addition to regional accreditation, HPU has baccalaureate program accreditation with NLN. The 2 libraries contain 150,000 volumes, 273,000 microform items, and 3000 audiovisual forms/CDs, and subscribe to 1750 periodicals. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learnŽing resource center and art gallery. The 135-acre campus is in an urban area in downtown Honolulu. Including residence halls, there are 16 buildings.
Student Life: 64% of undergraduates are from out of state, mostly the West. Others are from 50 states, 90 foreign countries, and Canada. 75% are from public schools. 34% are white; 28% foreign nationals; 25% Asian American. The average age of freshmen is 18.6; all underŽgraduates, 25. 26% do not continue beyond their first year; 65% remain to graduate.
Housing: 200 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes single-sex and coed dormitories and off-campus apartŽments. In addition, there is a homestay program. The housing office asŽsists students in finding apartments and other living arrangements in Honolulu. On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to out-of-town students. 97% of students comŽmute. Alcohol is not permitted. All students may keep cars.
Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 67 groups on campus, including art, band, cheerleading, chorale, computers, dance, debate, drama, ethnic, film, honors, international, literary magaŽzine, musical theater, newspaper, pep band, political, professional, reliŽgious, social, social service, and student government. Popular campus events include Intercultural Day, Club Carnival, Spring Fest, and Honors and Awards Banquets.
Sports: There are 5 intercollegiate sports for men and 5 for women, and 5 intramural sports for men and 5 for women. Facilities include soccer and softball fields and tennis courts. The university uses a civic basŽketball arena.
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Fresno,CA 93702
(209) 453-2039, (800) 660-6089
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