Hilo, HI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 38 percentage points since 2019, from 52% to 90% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,161 | 2,148 | 449 | 52% |
| 2020 | 3,152 | 2,327 | 462 | 74% |
| 2021 | 2,900 | 2,673 | 459 | 92% |
| 2022 | 2,595 | 2,186 | 392 | 84% |
| 2023 | 2,562 | 2,300 | 367 | 90% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,590 of 1,753 women and 669 of 766 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Hawaii at Hilo has an acceptance rate of 90% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,300 of 2,562 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,562 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 367 enrolled.
No. University of Hawaii at Hilo is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 38 percentage points since 2019, from 52% to 90% — it has become less selective.