University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, HI · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Hawaii at Hilo reported a 89.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public 4-year institution in Hilo, HI, with an SAT reference of 1050 and an ACT reference of 19. The historical average net price is $11,856 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

2,562 applicants

SAT reference

1050

Combined score

ACT reference

19

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$11,856

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Hawaii at Hilo

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)89810501175
ACT (composite, 1–36)151922

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

45.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,160

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Hawaii at Hilo, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,983
$30,001 – $48,000$9,243
$48,001 – $75,000$11,535
$75,001 – $110,000$14,734
$110,000+$17,403

Top Majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions77
Business, Management & Marketing75
Biological & Biomedical Sciences72
Psychology47
Social Sciences39
Parks, Recreation & Fitness33
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies28
Communication & Journalism27
Physical Sciences25
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice22

Financial Aid at University of Hawaii at Hilo

About University of Hawaii at Hilo

Official website: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/

Admissions: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Hawaii at Hilo

What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

University of Hawaii at Hilo reported a 90% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,562. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The historical 90% acceptance rate suggests University of Hawaii at Hilo was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The imported historical records for University of Hawaii at Hilo include an SAT reference value of 1050 and an ACT reference value of 19. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The stored historical average net price at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $11,856 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 84%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,454 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Hawaii at Hilo is 45%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Hawaii at Hilo test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Hawaii at Hilo?

University of Hawaii at Hilo's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on July 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Hawaii at Hilo's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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