UHH Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 60.63%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,838
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,798
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UHH:
- Total Enrollment: 2,668, including 489 online students
- 2,292 Undergraduate, 376 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.8% men, 64.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 45 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 10 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UHH Overview
University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) is a four-year, public school located in Hilo, HI. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UHH's tuition & fees is $7,838 for Hawaii residents and $20,798 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,475.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,668 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
UHH's acceptance rate is 60.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.66%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 19.
UHH ranked 3rd in Hawaii Colleges rankings. University of Hawaii at Hilo is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Hawaii at Hilo is $7,838 for in-state students and $20,798 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,230 for in-state students and $27,062 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,838 for Hawaii residents and $20,798 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,230 for Hawaii residents and $27,062 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,838 | $20,798 |
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| Graduate | $12,230 | $27,062 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,838 | $20,798 |
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| Graduate | $12,230 | $27,062 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Hawaii at Hilo offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UHH
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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