Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Hilo, Hawaii |
| Online | hawaii.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Hilo, Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Hilo is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,900 prospective students applied, and 2,673 were granted admission. Of those admitted 459 enrolled in the school. 2,269 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 974 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,344 plus fees of $494. UH at Hilo is ranked 644 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UH at Hilo is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Hawaii at Hilo within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#644 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#224 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Hawaii
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Hawaii
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Hawaii
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1210 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Hawaii Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $494 |
| Room and Board | $8,248 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,966 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,402 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $494 |
| Room and Board | $8,248 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,966 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,362 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Business | 9% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141565 IPEDS survey data for University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Current students may use the University of Hawaii at Hilo GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.