Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Private nonprofit four-year college in Laie, HI that costs an average of $17,608 a year after financial aid, admits 47% of applicants and graduates 49% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,608
Acceptance rate
47%
Graduation rate
49%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,487

Private nonprofitTown (fringe)2,889 undergraduates

Cost of Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,820
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,102
Housing and food (on campus)$10,420
Books and supplies$2,085
Average net price after aid$17,608

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,608

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Brigham Young University-Hawaii's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate47%
Average SAT1,130
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)480–620
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)480–570
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)21–25
Test scoresRequired

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate49%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,530
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,487
Rank in Hawaii (earnings)3rd of 7 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$11,000
Typical monthly loan payment$125 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants15%
Students with federal loans15%

Majors and programs at Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (44)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Hospitality Administration/Management81$44,203—
Biology108$43,862$10,125
Psychology87$23,614$10,500
Accounting and Related Services59——
Anthropology23——
Area Studies17——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology18——
Biological and Physical Sciences———
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians———
Business Administration, Management and Operations206—$8,250
Business/Managerial Economics———
Communication and Media Studies49——
Computer and Information Sciences33——
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other———
Computer Science29——
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis———
Design and Applied Arts32——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology———
Education, Other———
English Language and Literature20——
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Fine and Studio Arts3——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other6——
History9——
Human Resources Management and Services———
Information Science/Studies5——
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies60——
International Business———
Leisure and Recreational Activities———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Marketing———
Mathematics18——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other23——
Music20——
Physical Sciences———
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences———
Political Science and Government40——
Social Work80——
Special Education and Teaching———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness51——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods46——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas31——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language52——
Visual and Performing Arts———

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching———
Student Counseling and Personnel Services———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas20——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations10——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities61——

Similar colleges in Hawaii

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei$8,14495%$56,319
Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu$34,75886%$64,656
University of Hawaii at HiloHilo$10,59961%$51,003
Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu$24,79391%$56,938
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu$11,12287%$62,422
Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu$20,718—$51,712

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About Brigham Young University-Hawaii

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year college
LocationLaie, HI
SettingTown (fringe)
Undergraduates2,889
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitebyuh.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Brigham Young University-Hawaii's acceptance rate?

Brigham Young University-Hawaii admits 47% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,130 on the SAT.

How much does Brigham Young University-Hawaii cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,820 a year (tuition and fees: $9,102). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,608 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,608.

How much do Brigham Young University-Hawaii graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,487 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 7 similar colleges in Hawaii. The best-paid bachelor's program is hospitality administration/management ($44,203 a year after graduation).

What is Brigham Young University-Hawaii's graduation rate?

49% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.