by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pacific Islands University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pacific Islands University amounted to $7,203 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $7,516. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $650 in-state and $650 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,553 | $6,866 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Total | $7,203 | $7,516 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Pacific Islands University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Pacific Islands University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In GU | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Pacific Islands University is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Pacific Islands University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Pacific Islands University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,832 | $5,832 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,216 | $6,216 |
| One Year Ago | $6,553 | $6,553 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,553 | $6,866 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Pacific Islands University has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,874 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.61%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,463. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.06%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $7,896.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,463 | $7,896 |
| In 2 Years | $7,732 | $8,295 |
| In 3 Years | $8,011 | $8,714 |
| In 4 Years | $8,300 | $9,154 |
| In 5 Years | $8,599 | $9,617 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $34,059, or about $31,506 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Pacific Islands University, go to the Pacific Islands University Financial Aid page.
