University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public
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University of Hawaii at Hilo admitted 60.6% of applicants university-wide (1,395 of 2,301).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 60.6% | 1,395 | 2,301 |
| Men | 62.2% | 468 | 753 |
| Women | 60.0% | 912 | 1,520 |
Of 1,395 admitted students, 344 enrolled (24.7% yield).
University of Hawaii at Hilo Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 945–1175
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–22
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Hawaii at Hilo Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $33,744/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,798 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,946 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $33,744/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $8,983 |
| $30k–48k | $9,243 |
| $48k–75k | $11,535 |
| $75k–110k | $14,734 |
| Over $110k | $17,403 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Inspired By You Scholarship — $500 to $10,000 (Other)
- Dr. Richard Linn Stevens Scholarship Fund for Restoration — Varies (Other)
- Fa'a Samoa Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Fa'a Samoa Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Henry E. Renteria Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Ho-Pang Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- John Vernon & Shizuko Nakagawa Harry Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Leon J. Rhodes Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Michael J. Levin Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Military Intelligence Service Veterans of Hawaiʻi/Makiki Japanese Language School Endowed Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Need-Based Opportunity Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Pacific Islander Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Inspired By You Scholarship — $500 to $10,000 (Other)
- Ambassador Mary Olmsted Endowed Fellowship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Dr. Richard Linn Stevens Scholarship Fund for Restoration — Varies (Other)
- Fa'a Samoa Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Fa'a Samoa Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Henry E. Renteria Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
- Ho-Pang Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- John Vernon & Shizuko Nakagawa Harry Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Leon J. Rhodes Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Michael J. Levin Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Mildred Towle Scholarship for International Students — Varies (Need Based)
- Military Intelligence Service Veterans of Hawaiʻi/Makiki Japanese Language School Endowed Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
University of Hawaii at Hilo Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Hawaii at Hilo Common Data Set · Application requirements
Essay prompts
University of Hawaii at Hilo requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,856
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 48.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
University of Hawaii at Hilo · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #329
- QS: #1401
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Biological & life sciences (12%), Psychology (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1.
University of Hawaii at Hilo Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.