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University of Hawaii at Hilo Science & Tech Programs

University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution located in Hilo, HI. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Hawaii at Hilo Rankings

UH Hilo / UHH has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 16	State — Hawaii
Overall Quality	#313 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#2023 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Hawaii at Hilo?

Contact information for UH Hilo / UHH can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	200 W Kawili St, Hilo, HI 96720-4091
Phone:	8089327900
Website:	hilo.hawaii.edu/
Admissions:	hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into UH Hilo / UHH?

You can apply to UH Hilo / UHH online at: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/forms/

UH Hilo / UHH is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UH Hilo / UHH

This is what UH Hilo / UHH requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UH Hilo / UHH?

UH Hilo / UHH maintains an acceptance rate of 61%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 25% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 41% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UH Hilo / UHH, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 455 and 565.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 945 to 1175. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UH Hilo / UHH ranged between 15 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at UH Hilo / UHH can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	753	468	62%
Women	1,520	912	60%

Can I Afford University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The average net price after aid at UH Hilo / UHH is $12,063. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,344
In-State Fees	$494
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,304
Out-of-State Fees	$494
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,838
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,798

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 14% of students at UH Hilo / UHH receive some form of financial aid (347 students).

Approximately 67% of students at UH Hilo / UHH receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,475 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,434.

Student Loan Debt

30% of UH Hilo / UHH undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,786 per year.

University of Hawaii at Hilo Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 414 students enrolled at UH Hilo / UHH. UH Hilo / UHH is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,260 undergraduate students at UH Hilo / UHH, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Hawaii at Hilo undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	291
Black or African American	29
Hispanic	379
White	438
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	230
Two or More Races	775
Non-Resident	101

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UH Hilo / UHH break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Hawaii	254
California	14
Washington	12
Colorado	7
Montana	5

Additionally, approximately 4.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Hawaii at Hilo Graduate Student Diversity

357 of UH Hilo / UHH’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UH Hilo / UHH, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	90
Black or African American	1
Hispanic	43
White	50
American Indian/Alaska Native	18
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	26
Two or More Races	113
Non-Resident	12

Online Learning at University of Hawaii at Hilo

UH Hilo / UHH delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,208 undergraduate students at UH Hilo / UHH took at least one online class — of those, 350 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 29 students took at least one online class and 139 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Hawaii at Hilo

UH Hilo / UHH offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UH Hilo / UHH maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.