University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About University of Hawaii at Hilo
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public university in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is one of ten campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi System. It was founded as Hilo Center at Lyman Hall of the Hilo Boys School in 1945 and was a branch campus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In 1970 it was reorganized by an act of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature and became a campus within the newly created University of Hawaiʻi System. The university has been accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission or its predecessor since 1976. It offers thirty-three undergraduate and three graduate degree programs and has about 3,000 students; most students are residents of Hawaiʻi but many are international students.
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61%
Acceptance
$11,856
Net price
2,160
Enrollment
48%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
61%
Acceptance rate
1,028
SAT average
19
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,856
Average net price
$7,838
In-state tuition
$20,798
Out-of-state tuition
$11,586
Room & board
$1,360
Books & supplies
$21,173
Total cost of attendance
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
30%
Students with federal loans
$20,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$47,856
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,204
Median earnings (6 yrs)
48%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
71%
Earn more than a HS grad
$23,630
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,160
Total enrollment
18%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
37%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Hawaii at Hilo FAQ
Is University of Hawaii at Hilo a public or private school?
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution located in Hilo, HI.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo has an acceptance rate of 61%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?
The average annual net price at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $11,856 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,838 in-state and $20,798 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
About 48% of students at University of Hawaii at Hilo complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Hawaii at Hilo students earn a median of $47,856 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Hilo have an average SAT score of 1,028 and an ACT midpoint of 19. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo enrolls about 2,160 students.
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