Pacific Islands University
- Graduation Rate
- 50% C-
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $20,902 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $9,334 B
- 46% less than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 100% F
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 18.7× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $18.7 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $18.7 over 20 years. Net gain: $659,226.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 49% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $18.7 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Pacific Islands University
Pacific Islands University is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Liberal Arts College
- Carnegie Class
- Baccalaureate · Arts & Sciences
- Enrollment
- 61
- Setting
- Suburban
- Designations
- 42
- Primary Strengths
- Humanities
Why students choose Pacific Islands University
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 100% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $9,334 a year after grants and scholarships — 46% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $20,902 ten years after enrolling — 49% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Pacific Islands University is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Pacific Islands University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Mangilao, GU, Pacific Islands University admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%. The graduation rate is roughly 50%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $2,958
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Diversity Index
- 1.00
- First-Gen Students
- 39%
- Applicants
- 45
- Admitted
- 31
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Pacific Islands University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Pacific Islands University is $7,516, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $9,334. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $9,334 after need-based grants.
- In-State Tuition
- $7,203
- Out-of-State
- $7,516
- Avg Net Price
- $9,334
- Pell Grant Rate
- 100%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $9,334
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Pacific Islands University — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Pacific Islands University Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Pacific Islands University report median earnings of $20,902, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 10 Years
- $20,902
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (1)
- 14%
- 100% (1)
- 14%
- 100% (1)
- 14%
- 100% (1)
- 14%
How Pacific Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Pacific Islands University Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Pacific Islands University delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $9,334/year ($37,336 total). Graduates earn $20,902 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $696,562 in total earnings — a net gain of $659,226 (18.7× your investment).. With a 50% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $37,336
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $696,562
- Net Return
- $659,226
- ROI Multiple
- 18.7×
- Cost Per Year
- $9,334
- Graduation Rate
- 50%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Pacific Islands University awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Humanities 60%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Pacific Islands University's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Pacific Islands University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Mangilao, GU, Pacific Islands University admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%. The graduation rate is roughly 50%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Pacific Islands University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Pacific Islands University is $7,516, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $9,334. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $9,334 after need-based grants.
Is Pacific Islands University Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Pacific Islands University report median earnings of $20,902, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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