Hawai'i Pacific University is a private, nonprofit university on the island of O'ahu. Established in 1965, HPU is home to nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students from the 50 United States, U.S. Territories, and over 40 different countries. The student experience is shaped by a rich cultural mosaic and a learning environment of innovative, hands-on experiences amplified by the power of community collaborations. HPU students are empowered to pursue the subjects they are most passionate about. Proudly serving the higher education needs of the military community, HPU and the Department of Veteran Affairs partner to offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, supplementing the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit.