Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a four-year, public school located in Hilo, HI.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
University of Hawaii at Hilo is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

61% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,301 applied, 1,395 accepted, and 344 enrolled in UHH.
138 men and 204 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,050 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,050 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 1050 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total94510501175
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490550610
Math455500565
ACT Score
Composite151922
Math151720
English141722
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $7,838 for Hawaii residents and $20,798 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $12,230 for Hawaii residents and $27,062 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,599 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,141.
For freshmen, 297 students (84%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,454.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,668 students enrolled UHH in 2025.
By gender, 955 men and 1,713 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,292 undergraduate and 376 graduate students.
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45 Major Programs

  • 10 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UHH is 48%.
The retention rate is 73% for full-time and 73% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
48%
Retention Rate
73%
Students to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 253 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UHH and the average faculty salary is $108,310. The studetns to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
There are 556 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $77,824.
Number of Faculties
253
Average Faculty Salary
$108,310
Number of Staffs
556
Average Staff Salary
$77,824

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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