University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public 4-year institution in Hilo, HI. It enrolls about 2,781 students and admits roughly 90% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Hilo, HI 96720 |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Enrollment | 2,781 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,562 / 2,300 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,838 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,798 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 42% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,936 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 478–570 |
| ACT middle 50% | 15–22 |
| Website | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ |
| Phone | 8089327446 |
Admissions
About 2,562 students applied and 2,300 were admitted. Of those admitted, 367 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,838 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $20,798. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,936 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,081 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,707 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,607 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,862 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,851 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 406 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 42% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Hawaii at Hilo is in Hilo, HI, Hawaii County. Its coordinates are 19.7012, -155.0808.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
About 90% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,562 applicants.
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,838 for in-state students and $20,798 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Hawaii at Hilo?
About 2,781 students are enrolled.