Overview

Brigham Young University - Hawaii is a 4-year institution located in Laie, HI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 55-220 Kulanui Street
Laie, HI  96762-1294
United States

Contact Mr. Arapata P. Meha
Email: admissions@byuh.edu
Phone: 808-675-3731
Fax: 808-675-3741

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pacific Area/pacific Rim Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hospitality Administration/management, Other
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
International Business/trade/commerce
Investments And Securities
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Anthropology, Other
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Painting
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,295

Applied

748

Accepted

2,735

Enrolled

Female Admissions

803

Females Applied

412

Females Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

492

Males Applied

336

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Other requirements exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		520	628
SAT Math		503	608
ACT Composite		22	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,630

Private

Fees

11,554

Room & board

Financial Aid

11,000

Avg. Financial Aid Package

4,200

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,100

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,700

Avg. Loan Aid

1,400

Avg. Grant Aid

5,200

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

70%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,735

Total Undergrad students

49%

International Students

75%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.34%
Black or African American	0.33%
White or Caucasian	25.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	3.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	6.41%
Two or more races	9.24%

Gender

Male (40.51%)

Female (59.49%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	57%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Culture Night, Foodfest and Songfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Tonga Club, Samoa Club, Hawaiian Club, Hong Kong Club and Japanese Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No