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Brigham Young University-hawaii |
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Brigham Young University Hawaii—founded by prophets and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—exists to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life and in their efforts to influence the establishment of peace internationally. |
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| County |
Honolulu County, HI |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
2,246 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
245 students
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| Total Enrollment |
2,491 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
1,611 students
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
79 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
17 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,094 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
68% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$4,710 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
22% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,268 |
- BYU-Hawai'i is a four-year undergraduate institution that educates 2,400 students each year from 70 countries in Asia, the Pacific, the U.S. and other parts of the world. Among universities that exclusively offer bachelor degrees,
- BYU-Hawaii offers a unique environment that helps students enlarge the intellect, build personal character and faith in God, and live harmoniously among those whose cultures are different from their own. This leads our students to a lifetime of learning and service in their careers, families, church, community and country.
- Our academics emphasize intercultural traditions, with 40 majors in business, technology, education, science, and the arts. BYU-Hawaii focuses on educating the minds, hearts and character of our students, sharpening their integrity and their desires to serve. We develop leadership skills in a harmonious multicultural environment, preparing students to embrace the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly global world.
- Laie, Hawaii (population 7,000) is situated 35 miles north of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The 100-arcre campus is nestled between lush mountains and ideal shoreline. The average annual temperature is 77 degrees F (25 C); the average annual precipitation is 23 inches (584 mm).
- U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks BYU-Hawai'i among the best in the western United States.
- Brigham Young University was established as the Church College of Hawaii in 1955. An accreditation visit from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) resulted in the Church College of Hawaii obtaining full accreditation as a two-year college in October 1959 and then full accreditation as a four-year institution in February 1961. Further reaccreditations were received in January 1964, May 1968, and June 1972.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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