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University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 61%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $10,599
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings
- $51,003
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public college in Hilo, HI with 2,160 undergraduates. It admits 61% of applicants, and admitted students average 1028 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,599 per year ($8,276 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,003 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 61%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,562
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,300
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–610
200800
SAT Math455–565
200800
ACT Composite15–22
136
What University of Hawaii at Hilo looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,689
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,258
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,218
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,276
- $30–48k$9,114
- $48–75k$9,674
- $75–110k$12,202
- $110k+$19,492
Get a personal estimate with University of Hawaii at Hilo's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $51,003
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,300
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,160
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White20%
- Hispanic17%
- Black1%
- Asian13%
University of Hawaii at Hilo FAQ
What is University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate?+
University of Hawaii at Hilo admits 61% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 455–565 on SAT Math; the average total is 1028.
What ACT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–22.
Is University of Hawaii at Hilo test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Hawaii at Hilo?+
In Fall 2023, 2,562 students applied to University of Hawaii at Hilo and 2,300 were admitted; 367 enrolled.
Does University of Hawaii at Hilo consider legacy status?+
No. University of Hawaii at Hilo reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Hawaii at Hilo require an essay?+
University of Hawaii at Hilo reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,689 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,599.
What is University of Hawaii at Hilo's graduation rate?+
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 141565 · How we use this data
Data notes for University of Hawaii at Hilo
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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