Overview
Student Population
| 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 3,152 prospective students applied, and 2,327 were granted admission. Of those admitted 462 enrolled in the school. 2,461 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 704 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,344 plus fees of $494. UH at Hilo is ranked 538 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UH at Hilo is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Hawaii at Hilo within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#538 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#189 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Hawaii
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Hawaii
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Hawaii
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1170 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Hawaii Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,340 |
| Other Fees | $494 |
| Room and Board | $8,248 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,928 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,354 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,340 |
| Other Fees | $494 |
| Room and Board | $8,248 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,928 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,314 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.