Pacific Rim Christian University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,880

4.21% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,649

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

135

45.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.1%

4 Graduates

About

Pacific Rim Christian University is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pacific Rim Christian University were Pastoral Studies & Counseling (6 degrees awarded), Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (3 degrees), and Christian Studies (2 degrees).

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific Rim Christian University. 48.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (11 degrees), 1.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University is $11,880, which is $−16,625 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University is $11,880, which is $−16,625 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,649.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Pacific Rim Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,880

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University was $11,880. The cost of tuition at Pacific Rim Christian University is $−16,625 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,649

2021 Value

20.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pacific Rim Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,649. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pacific Rim Christian University grew by 20.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,530

Room and Board

$850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific Rim Christian University was of $7,530 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Pacific Rim Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.87% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific Rim Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 48 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pacific Rim Christian University had a total enrollment of 135 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Rim Christian University is 62 students and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 45.9% of students enrolled at Pacific Rim Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific Rim Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.2% White, 20% Two or More Races, 17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 16.3% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Black or African American, and 0.741% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pacific Rim Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (16.1%), followed by Asian Female (12.5%) and White Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Asian Male (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific Rim Christian University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 135 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific Rim Christian University is 62 and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 45.9% of students enrolled at Pacific Rim Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pacific Rim Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pacific Rim Christian University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pacific Rim Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pacific Rim Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
34 enrolled students
Two or More Races
27 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific Rim Christian University is 25.2% White, 20% Two or More Races, 17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 16.3% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Black or African American, and 0.741% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (1.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Pacific Rim Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pacific Rim Christian University is white (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pacific Rim Christian University is Pastoral Studies & Counseling (6 degrees awarded), followed by Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (3 degrees) and Christian Studies (2 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific Rim Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (17 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University are Clergy (114,638 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (100,197 people), Graphic designers (88,660 people), Other managers (88,294 people), and Postsecondary teachers (76,991 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (17 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (17 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pacific Rim Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (214,282 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (159,942 people), Religious organizations (138,229 people), Computer Systems Design (82,871 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (65,696 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pacific Rim Christian University.

Most Common (2021)

Pastoral Studies & Counseling
6 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
3 degrees awarded
Christian Studies
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pacific Rim Christian University was Pastoral Studies & Counseling with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pacific Rim Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Rim Christian University, which is 1.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (16).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pacific Rim Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Rim Christian University in Christian Studies, which is 1 times approximately the same the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific Rim Christian University in Christian Studies, which is 1 times approximately the same the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Pacific Rim Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pacific Rim Christian University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
11 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific Rim Christian University is white (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
7 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
4 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific Rim Christian University is white male (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races female (4 degrees).

Operations

Pacific Rim Christian University employs 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Pacific Rim Christian University are Male Associate professor (1), and Female Associate professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.02M

2021 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Pacific Rim Christian University paid a median of $1.02M in salaries, a 16.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2013, Pacific Rim Christian University paid a total of $41k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.21% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2013, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University was Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University were Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2013)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2013, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pacific Rim Christian University was Male Associate professor with 1 employees, and Female Associate professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pacific Rim Christian University.