Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) is Hawaii's largest private university, founded in 1965 in Honolulu. Blending Eastern and Western traditions across urban downtown and scenic hilltop campuses, it excels in marine biology, nursing, business, and tourism management. Highlights include global diversity (100+ countries), hands-on learning, Oceanic Institute aquaculture research, and NCAA Division II Sea Warriors athletics.

State

Hawaii

Student Population

3,800

Acceptance Rate

84%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

1018-1190

Common Majors

Nursing, business, psychology, marine biology, tourism

"HPU's mega-diverse aloha culture mixes global perspectives on our urban-ocean campuses. Off-campus, Waikiki beaches and Honolulu nightlife thrill; students love small classes, approachable profs, Sea Warrior games, marine research dives, and friendships spanning continents in paradise."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$42,528

Conference

Pacific West Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

78-80

Men's Team Notes

Hawaii Pacific men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The team consistently places in the upper half of regional fields, showing strong depth and solid counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Hawaii Pacific women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s to mid‑80s per round, with several players posting in the 70s and others in the high‑70s to mid‑80s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round events, highlighted by steady improvement and solid counting‑round performances

Coaches

Men's Coach

Ed Kageyama

Women's Coach

Ed Kageyama

Men's Email

ekageyama@hpu.edu

Women's Email

ekageyama@hpu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Ed Kageyama leads Hawaii Pacific men's golf in his 6th season as head coach, a 25-year PGA Class A professional with coaching stints at Punahou School and Billy Casper Golf properties across Asia-Pacific. His Sharks compete at Bishop Invitational (8th/16), Western Washington (T11/14), and Dennis Rose Intercollegiate (5th/10), targeting West Region NCAA qualification.

Women's Coach Bio

Ed Kageyama directs HPU women's golf alongside men's program within PacWest competition. With 30+ years in golf operations including China, Korea, and Vietnam facilities, Kageyama develops Sharks rosters through Hawaii-centric schedules emphasizing local talent pipelines for conference contention and regional postseason opportunities.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"HPU's mega-diverse aloha culture mixes global perspectives on our urban-ocean campuses. Off-campus, Waikiki beaches and Honolulu nightlife thrill; students love small classes, approachable profs, Sea Warrior games, marine research dives, and friendships spanning continents in paradise."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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