Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, UHH's acceptance rate is 84.24% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.93%. 780 men and 1,774 women applied to UHH and 646 men and 1,504 women students were accepted.
Among them, 121 men and 262 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UHH.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,595 | 780 | 1,774 | 0 | 41 |
| Admitted | 2,186 | 646 | 1,504 | 0 | 36 |
| Enrolled | 392 | 121 | 262 | 0 | 9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.24% | 82.82% | 84.78% | - | 87.80% |
| Yield | 17.93% | 18.73% | 17.42% | - | 25.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 73 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 126 students (32%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UHH.
The median SAT score is 1,090 with 560 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 16 at UHH. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 17.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Hawaii at Hilo are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,065, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 960 | 1090 | 1200 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 392 first-year students enrolled in UHH. The proportion of full-time students is 90.56% and part-time students is 9.44%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 30.87% and women students is 66.84%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UHH.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 392 | 121 | 262 | 0 | 9 |
| Full-time | 355 | 111 | 235 | 0 | 9 |
| Part-time | 37 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UHH. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Hawaii at Hilo.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of University of Hawaii at Hilo. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UHH.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/forms/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |