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Summary
Brigham Young University--Hawaii is a private institution that was founded in 1955. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 195 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Brigham Young University--Hawaii's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), 17. Its tuition and fees are $4,450 (2011-12).
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BYU-Hawaii is an undergraduate institution that educates 2400 students from the U.S., Asia, the Pacific, and other parts of the world. Representing some 70 countries, BYU-Hawaii's students are preparing intellectually and spiritually to become leaders in their homes, communities, careers, and church throughout the world. With a student body that is close to 50 percent international, BYU-Hawaii serves as a model of harmony amidst cultural diversity. The university focuses on educating the minds, hearts and character of its students, who embrace the opportunities and challenges of increasingly cross-cultural societies with integrity and with strong desires to serve. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Religious affiliation | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Brigham Young University--Hawaii, it's important to note the application deadline is February 15. The application fee at Brigham Young University--Hawaii is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 28.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 28.9% |
| Application deadline | February 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Brigham Young University--Hawaii is 16:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 56.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 16:1 | |
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Student Life
Brigham Young University--Hawaii is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
Brigham Young University--Hawaii offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Brigham Young University--Hawaii also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Brigham Young University--Hawaii, 12 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Brigham Young University--Hawaii.
| Students who have cars on campus | 12% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $4,450 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
