Overview

Program in Marine Science / Program in Marine Science is located in Kaneohe, HI, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	8

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE optional Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

83

Applied

40

Accepted

20

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE optional
Master's Degree Requirements	Application; Application Fee; Final Official Transcript reflecting conferred bachelor's degree, master's if applicable; Statement of purpose; Two letters of recommendation; Resume, Admission interview for thesis track

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$52,765

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	June 30
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

40

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	70%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	15%
Unknown	2.5%

Gender

Male (17%)

Female (82%)

Faculty

12

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 2

Male (7)

Female (5)

Location & Contact

Address 45-045 Kamehameha Highway
Suite 206
Kaneohe, HI  96744-5297
United States

Contact Dr. Olivia Nigro
Assistant Professor of Biology, Program Director MS in Marine Science
Email: onigro@hpu.edu
Phone: -236-5827
Fax: 808-236-5880

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