Pacific Rim Christian University
Honolulu, HI 96819-2228
About Pacific Rim Christian University
Pacific Rim Christian University is a private research university in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling about 129 students. Pacific Rim Christian University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $13,580 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,523 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Pacific Rim Christian University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,580).
- Versus the Hawaii median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 45.45%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,523.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Pacific Rim Christian University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 338% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Rim Christian University | $13,580 | $23,151 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Hawaii (state median) | $7,107 | $8,556 | 16 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Pacific Rim Christian University really?
Key findings
- Pacific Rim Christian University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,580).
- Versus the Hawaii median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
Pacific Rim Christian University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,580
Finding Pacific Rim Christian University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,580. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Hawaii median ($7,107), sticker tuition is about 1.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 14% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Pacific Rim Christian University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Pacific Rim Christian University is $23,151.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $23,151 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $14,596 above the Hawaii median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $3,098 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Pacific Rim Christian University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Pacific Rim Christian University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Pacific Rim Christian University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,580
Avg. net price
$23,151
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,972 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,614 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,292 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,320. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Pacific Rim Christian University is known for
Top program completions
- Christian Studies13
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide4
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling2
- Bible/Biblical Studies1
- Worship Ministry1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Pacific Rim Christian University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Pacific Rim Christian University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Pacific Rim Christian University.
Campus
Location
Honolulu, HI
City / state
- ZIP
- 96819-2228
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 15% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
129
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 150
- Graduate
- 58
- Full-time share
- 62%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 71.93%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Pacific Rim Christian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pacific Rim Christian University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pacific Rim Christian University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $14,601 |
| 2014 | $9,282 | $9,282 | $13,892 |
| 2015 | $10,080 | $10,080 | $16,032 |
| 2016 | $10,460 | $10,460 | $16,754 |
| 2017 | $10,460 | $10,460 | $18,129 |
| 2018 | $10,460 | $10,460 | $12,087 |
| 2019 | $11,300 | $11,300 | $14,616 |
| 2020 | $11,900 | $11,900 | $19,722 |
| 2021 | $12,380 | $12,380 | $20,947 |
| 2022 | $12,380 | $12,380 | $21,368 |
| 2023 | $12,380 | $12,380 | $22,668 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Pacific Rim Christian University reported total enrollment of about 129 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Two or More Races (22.5%), Asian (19.4%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (17.1%). About 71.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pacific Rim Christian University in 2024 is 129 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 150 students. Graduate enrollment is about 58 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
22.73% 100% Completion Time
45.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.73% of students graduating from Pacific Rim Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Christian Studies: 62% male / 38% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 50% male / 50% female
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Pacific Rim Christian University graduates earn a median of $40,523 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Pacific Rim Christian University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $40,523. Average net price used in cost models: $23,151.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Pacific Rim Christian University graduates report median earnings of $40,523 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Pacific Rim Christian University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 8 programs by IPEDS completions (9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Pacific Rim Christian University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Pacific Rim Christian University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Pacific Rim Christian University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,511
- Hawaii median 0.25× the median ($13,771)
- Far West median 0.50× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.48× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Pacific Rim Christian University at a glance
Pacific Rim Christian University
Pacific Rim Christian University is a private non-profit institution in Honolulu, HI, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Christian StudiesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AidePastoral Studies/Counseling
- Largest enrollment groups
- Two or More Races22.5%Asian19.4%Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17.1%
Schools near Pacific Rim Christian University
Other campuses in Honolulu, HI when available, plus nearby institutions in Hawaii.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Hawaii, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pacific Rim Christian University located?
Pacific Rim Christian University is located in Honolulu, HI.
What is Pacific Rim Christian University's tuition?
Pacific Rim Christian University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,580 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $23,151 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Pacific Rim Christian University cost?
Reported tuition is $13,580 and average net price is $23,151 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,500 annually.
What explains Pacific Rim Christian University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($23,151), completion (45.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($40,523). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Pacific Rim Christian University?
Pacific Rim Christian University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 150 students, Two or More Races (22.5%), Asian (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pacific Rim Christian University earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $40,523 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pacific Rim Christian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Pacific Rim Christian University public or private?
Pacific Rim Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Honolulu, HI.
Is Pacific Rim Christian University an HBCU?
No. Pacific Rim Christian University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pacific Rim Christian University a tribal college?
No. Pacific Rim Christian University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pacific Rim Christian University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pacific Rim Christian University does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.5%).
Is Pacific Rim Christian University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Pacific Rim Christian University: Other Protestant.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.