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University of Hawaii at Hilo

UH Hilo / UHH

Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution in Hilo with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1025, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,856 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,063.

Established
1945
Motto
Maluna aʻe o nā lāhui āpau ke ola ke kānaka
Mascot
Vulcan
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference
Division
Division II

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90%Acceptance
1025SAT Avg
2,260Students
12:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$47,856Earnings 10yr
$12,063Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Hawaii at Hilo Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1025

Reading & WritingMid: 565
478570
MathMid: 540
420540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1522

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1025

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,838
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,798
Room & Board$8,248
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$20,914
Average Net Price$12,063
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,081
$30–48K$9,707
$48–75K$12,607
$75–110K$14,862
$110K+$19,851

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,063

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (74)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,260
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Black 1%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 13%
Two+ 35%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.6%
Freshman Retention69.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,204
8 Years$41,883
10 Years$47,856

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,700
Men
$43,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#96
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#166

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

170Very High

Estimated from HI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Honolulupop. 350K
211 mi(366 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2321 mi(4023 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
2460 mi(4264 min)

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