Brigham Young University Hawaii: Review & Facts

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Brigham Young University Hawaii is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,735 students enrolled. This school was established in 1955 and is the only institution located in Laie, Hawaii.

Brigham Young University Hawaii is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree are available at Brigham Young University Hawaii.

Majors
Offered
74
Brigham Young University Hawaii implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 74 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Education, Resort and Hospitality, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Brigham Young University Hawaii is low at 53% (way below Hawaii average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
53%
Bad
The graduation rate at Brigham Young University Hawaii is low - 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Brigham Young University Hawaii is pretty decent -- 15:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is low - around $6,300 per year.

Read the details about Brigham Young University Hawaii additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
34%
Hard
According to government data, 1,479 applications were submitted and 506 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to be accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Brigham Young University Hawaii in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Brigham Young University Hawaii offers a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Brigham Young University Hawaii, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Brigham Young University Hawaii provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,100 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Brigham Young University Hawaii. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Brigham Young University Hawaii seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Brigham Young University Hawaii Location and Address

Postal Address:
Brigham Young University Hawaii
55-220 Kulanui Street
Laie, Hawaii
96762-1294, USA
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