2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$13,585

Net Price

88%

Admitted

61%

Enrolled

54%

Graduation Rate

16/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,893. In 2021, there were 86 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Hawaii and ranks #96 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

86

Total Enrollment

2,893

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Ranking for Brigham Young University-Hawaii

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#1

Hawaii Rank

Combining ranking factors for 5 schools that offer psychology degrees in Hawaii, Brigham Young University-Hawaii ranks #1.

#96

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Brigham Young University-Hawaii ranks #96.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Brigham Young University-Hawaii offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology44
Social Work42
Total Graduates86
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,324 students applied to the Brigham Young University-Hawaii. The university admitted 88% and 61% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Hawaii universities is 7,456. On average, all Hawaii institutions admit 85% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Brigham Young University-Hawaii students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 62%. Compared to all Hawaii four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.

The overall graduation rate for Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 54%, compared to 53% for all Hawaii universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 23%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare BYU-Hawaii to Hawaii Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Brigham Young University-Hawaii to the average of all Hawaii four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

BYU-Hawaii

1,324

Applicants

88%

Percent Admitted

61%

Percent Enrolled

62%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

HI Colleges

7,456

Applicants

85%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 127 or 55% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 104 or 45% part-time faculty members employed at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 127 or 55%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

BYU-Hawaii

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

55%

Percent Full-Time

45%

Percent Part-Time

55%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

HI Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

59%

Percent Full-Time

41%

Percent Part-Time

55%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Brigham Young University-Hawaii the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,068, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,310.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Brigham Young University-Hawaii2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$8,034
On-Campus Living Expenses$6,455
Total Living Expenses$14,489
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$6,068
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,310
Total Undergraduate Expenses$21,867
In-State, Graduate Tuition$0
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$0
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii is $13,585. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Brigham Young University-Hawaii to all Hawaii universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

BYU-Hawaii

$21,867

Cost to Attend

$7,499

Average Financial Aid

76%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,585

Net Price

HI Colleges

$33,653

Cost to Attend

$10,633

Average Financial Aid

87%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,844

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 452 or 76%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,473 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,499.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,473$7,499
Pell Grants525$5,391
Federal Student Loans258$4,180
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Brigham Young University-Hawaii to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

BYU-Hawaii

2,473

Grant or Scholarship Aid

76%

Grants or Scholarships

525

Number of Pell Grants

16%

Pell Grants

258

Federal Student Loans

8%

Federal Student Loans

HI Colleges

3,495

Grant or Scholarship Aid

57%

Grants or Scholarships

1,322

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

1,304

Federal Student Loans

21%

Federal Student Loans

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