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University of Hawaii at Hilo

Also known as: UH Hilo / UHH

📍 Hilo, Hawaii🏛️ Town Setting👥 2,160 Undergrads🔗 hilo.hawaii.edu

Overview

University of Hawaii at Hilo is an small public research university in Hilo, Hawaii. It enrolls about 2,160 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 61%. Graduates earn a median of $47,856 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

61%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,028

490–610

Net Price

$11,856

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

48%

Retention

73%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,856

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

60.6%

SAT Average

1,028

ACT Composite

15–22

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200455 – 565 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

115 – 22 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,838

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$20,798

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$21,173

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$11,856

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,983
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,243
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,535
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,734
$110,001 +	$17,403

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

30.0%

Academics & Programs

University of Hawaii at Hilo offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

14.2%

Business, Management & Marketing

13.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

13.3%

Psychology

8.7%

Social Sciences

7.2%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.1%

Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies

5.2%

Communication & Journalism

5.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

48%

On-Time (4yr)

30%

Retention (FT)

73%

% Earning >$25K

65%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$37,204

8 years

$41,883

10 years

$47,856

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

60.8%

White

44.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

19.7%

Black or African American

1.4%

Asian

13.0%

Hispanic / Latino

16.5%

Two or more races

34.7%

International

4.6%

Gender

Women

62.5%

Men

37.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Hawaii at Hilo hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 61%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1028.

How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?

In-state tuition is $7,838, and out-of-state is $20,798. Average net price after financial aid is $11,856.

What is University of Hawaii at Hilo known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The 6-year graduation rate is 48%, and 73% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.