Fall 2025
Nationally Ranked
- U.S. News and World Report Magazine ranked for 2026 Best Nursing Schools
- Undergraduate Nursing: #118
- Online Master’s in Nursing: #62
- Master’s in Nursing: #55
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): #62
NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination) Hawaii First-Time Pass Rates
- Undergraduate Students (Calendar Year 2025): 100%
- Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (Calendar Year 2025): 100%
Enrollment (Spring 2026)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree: 276
- Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (pre-licensure year): 47
- Graduate Certificate: 1
- Master of Science (MS) degree: 45
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): 71
Undergraduate Student Demographics
- 22% men / 78% women
- 87% Hawaii residents
Graduate Student Demographics
- 17% men / 83% women
- 91% Hawaii residents
Scholarships
- Generous scholarships, awards, and grants are awarded to nursing students.
Community
- 200+ affiliating agencies provide clinical learning experiences for students.
- Students provide more than 100,000 statewide service hours per year.
- The Translational Health Science Simulation Center provides training for students, faculty, and practicing providers to improve quality and patient safety.
- The Hawaii Keiki school health program provides services statewide by placing registered nurses and APRNs in selected public schools.
- The IKE AO PONO Program assists students to achieve academic success.
Updated: May 2025