Liberal arts college
Pacific Islands University
Mangilao, GU · Private nonprofit · 4-year
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Average price after aid $9,334 a year
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Academic Excellence
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Cost and value
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 55 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 39% |
| Total students | 55 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $9,334 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $13,032 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 67% |
| First-year retention | 100% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $20,902 |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $25 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,211 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 100% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus life
| Setting | Suburb |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 33% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 33% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $4,564 |
| Students per faculty member | 15 to 1 |
| Dorm space | For about 80% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)About 3 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Urban HonoluluAbout 3799 miles away |
| Typical weather | 81°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Guam International Ap, Gu Gq, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Pacific Islands University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 29% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Pacific Islands University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $9,334 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Pacific Islands University?
- Pacific Islands University admitted 100% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Pacific Islands University’s graduates do?
- 67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $20,902.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 439862
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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