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Pacific Islands University

Private nonprofit Mangilao, GU · Suburban · Outlying Areas · 67% data
A+ Diversity B Affordability C- Value
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
Earnings -49% vs avg
Graduation -12% vs avg
Net Price +-46% vs avg

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.

18.7× return on investment

Every $1 spent returns $18.7 over 20 years. Net gain: $659,226.

What The Data Says

  1. A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.

  2. Graduate earnings fall 49% below the national college median.

  3. 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

Close mentorship
A small, undergraduate-focused community
Strength in Humanities
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

C-
Top 59% overall
F
Earnings
$20,902 median
C-
Value
2.2× net price
B
Affordability
$9,334/yr net
C-
Graduation
50% graduate
F
Selectivity
100% admit rate
A+
Diversity
1.00 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

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Can I Get In?

How selective Pacific Islands University is — and how your numbers stack up.

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Will I Be Accepted?

Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.

3.0
Test Score
1050
21

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.

Compare schools in the full simulator →Sources: College Scorecard, Common Data Set, Opportunity Insights · today's dollars (CPI-adjusted) · descriptive, not predictive

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.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation50%Earnings 10yr$21KNet Price$9KRetention100%Pell Grant Rate100%

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.

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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