Colleges › Guam › Pacific Islands University
Pacific Islands University
Pacific Islands University admits nearly everyone — 100% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Pacific Islands University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
Not sure where you stand? Estimate your GPA →
Pacific Islands University occupies suburban Mangilao, GU — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Interdenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $35,496 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 61 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 100% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Pacific Islands University won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Pacific Islands University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 100% who got into Pacific Islands University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pacific Islands University received 71 applications and admitted 28 (39.4%), with 7 enrolling.
How Pacific Islands University compares
| Pacific Islands University | Guam median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,203 | $6,110 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $20,902 | $35,946 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Pacific Islands University's median earnings are $20,902 — below the Guam benchmark of $35,946. Weigh that against the $7,203 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Pacific Islands University lists tuition at $7,203 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Pacific Islands University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $7,203 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 61 undergraduates, Pacific Islands University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
66.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Pacific Islands University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pacific Islands University?
Pacific Islands University doesn't look at test scores; its 100% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Pacific Islands University's acceptance rate?
39.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 28 admitted from 71 applicants.
How much does Pacific Islands University cost?
At Pacific Islands University, published tuition is $7,203 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Pacific Islands University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Pacific Islands University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $20,902 ten years after enrolling.
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.