UH at Hilo Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Hawaii at Hilo
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
77.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into UH at Hilo and can I get accepted? The school has a 78% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Hawaii for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,331 out of 1,709 applicants were admitted making University of Hawaii at Hilo an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 60 percent. University of Hawaii at Hilo typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1050-1240Applicants Submitting SAT
55%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1050 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1240 |
| Average SAT Score | 1150 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo typically requires applicants to be in the top 51 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1150 out of 1600. The school ranks #5 in Hawaii for highest average SAT composite score. 55 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1240 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 1145 to 1240 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
| 1050 to 1145 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
| 955 to 1050 | Reach | 55%-68% |
| Less than 955 | Low | <55% |
UH at Hilo ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-23Applicants Submitting ACT
58%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UH at Hilo?
Admission data indicates that UH at Hilo regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Hawaii for highest average ACT composite score. 58 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
| 17 to 20 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
| 14 to 17 | Reach | 55%-68% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <55% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.34Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Hawaii at Hilo. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Hawaii at Hilo was 3.34 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Hawaii for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.34 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UH at Hilo accepts 78% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 18% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 21% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 20% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 18% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 3% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
53% of University of Hawaii at Hilo freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 18% |
| Top 25% of class | 53% |
| Top 50% of class | 85% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 15% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,125 | 575 | 1,709 |
| Accepted | 885 | 440 | 1,331 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 77% | 78% |
| Enrolled | 261 | 154 | 416 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 29% | 35% | 31% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2020Days left to Apply
258Applicants have 258 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to UH at Hilo before the Jul 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Nov 14 |
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Hawaii at Hilo and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141565 IPEDS survey data for University of Hawaii at Hilo.
