Brigham Young University-Hawaii

55-220 Kulanui Street
Laie Oahu, HI 96762-1294
http://www.byuh.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1955
Religious AffiliationChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai
Undergrad Students2,491
Endowment59,578,000
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Application Fee30
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Tuition3,040
Room/Board5,170
Services
Associated FirmsNCH International Co., AFLAC International, Inc., AFLAC-Japan, CBIZ Inc., National Security Agency, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Hawaii Dept. of Education, Clark County Nevada School District, Marriott Hotels Intl.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsNatural History Museum, Polynesian Cultural Center, Archives, Institute for Polynesian Studies
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsNatural History Museum, Polynesian Cultural Center, Archives, Institute for Polynesian Studies
Periodical Subs17,000
# of Books208,474
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months46%
within one year16%
within two years15%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size195 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing65%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (48%), men's dorms (34%), apartments for married students (18%)
Popular EventsFood Fest, Song Fest, Culture Night, Talent Show, Students with Guitars, BYUH Idol
Nearest AirportHonolulu (30), Honolulu (30)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Hawaii-Manoa)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations52
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Ke Alaka'i (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious OrganizationsN/A
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Africa, Australian, Brazilian, Cambodian, Cook Island, Fiji, Filipino, Hawaiian, Hong Kong, Indian, Japanese, Kiribati, Kiwi, Korea, Latino, Mandarin, Mongolian, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russian, Samoan, Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia, Tahitian, Thai, Tongan
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting, Aikido, Association for Computing Machinery, Badminton, Chess, Dive, English, End. Sports, Entrepreneur, Focus Film, Hiking, Hip hop, IJAP, MTC, Music Performance, PI Studies, Political Science, Psychology, SKA, Social Work, Swing, Tae Kwon Do, TESOL, Touch Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo