Good

Score: 64/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

36/100 · earnings-weighted

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Laie, Hawaii 96762

🌐 www.byuh.edu/

Brigham Young University-Hawaii — acceptance rate 38%, tuition $6,438

Outcomes

67/100

Affordability

49/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

C+

54/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,836

Total Enrollment

54%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

38%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,064

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,316

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,413

Median debt at graduation

52.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,130

Average SAT

Median ACT

15.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 21st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (HI wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$41,461	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Brigham Young University-Hawaii Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,281,103
Avg rent near campus: $2,772/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 96789 (2.7% cap, Mililani)

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🏆 Where Brigham Young University-Hawaii Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

of 8 schools

#10

Communication and Media Studies, Other

of 20 schools

#16

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

of 47 schools

#27

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

of 71 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,438	$6,438
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$25,824	$25,824

Financial Aid

60%

Receive Any Aid

12%

Receive Pell Grants

14%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 98 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 55 grads/yr Psychology, General 51 grads/yr Social Work 38 grads/yr Accounting 36 grads/yr Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 31 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 28 grads/yr Communication and Media Studies, Other 25 grads/yr General Studies 23 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 21 grads/yr Computer Science 20 grads/yr Graphic Design 20 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 20 grads/yr Information Technology 19 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 19 grads/yr Music, General 12 grads/yr Cultural Anthropology 12 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 12 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Brigham Young University-Hawaii's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

2,836

Total Students

58%

Women

67%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%

Hispanic 7%

Asian 14%

Two or More 9%

Non-Resident 48%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 88%

Hybrid (Some Online) 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 67%

25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Brigham Young University-Hawaii?

Brigham Young University-Hawaii has an acceptance rate of 38%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii?

Tuition at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is $6,438 for in-state students and $6,438 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Brigham Young University-Hawaii?

The graduation rate at Brigham Young University-Hawaii is 54%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Brigham Young University-Hawaii a good school?

Brigham Young University-Hawaii has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii?

Brigham Young University-Hawaii has a total enrollment of 2,836 students.

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