School Information

52.8
Total Cost $14,596
Total Enrollment 3,974
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

University of Hawaii at Hilo

http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu
200 W Kawili St, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
(800) 897-4456

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is a comprehensive, primarily baccalaureate institution offering a rigorous education in a caring, personalized atmosphere. As a regional, state-supported university, UH Hilo serves students from Hawaiʻi Island and from around the state. Additionally, UH Hilo enrolls students from the U.S. mainland and from many other nations, especially from Asia and the Pacific islands. The primary mission of UH Hilo is to offer high quality undergraduate liberal arts and professional programs. Selected graduate degree programs also are offered where need warrants and the University has strong expertise. UH Hilo offers “hands-on” learning, service, and leadership ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Hawaii at Hilo, 74.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 51.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,697), and 38% receive loans ($6,319 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,914. Off campus it is around $10,042.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Hawaii at Hilo is $8,281 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Hawaii at Hilo Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,888
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,392
Tuition Graduate in State $7,008
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,128
Living Costs
University of Hawaii at Hilo Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,596
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $24,100
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,130
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $7,878
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $27,634
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,382
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,023 people applied to University of Hawaii at Hilo. Of the applicants, 56.0% were admitted (54.0% male & 58.0% female ) and 49.0% accepted (50.0% male and 48.0% female)

Of the 3,444 undergraduate students at University of Hawaii at Hilo, 18.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 32.0% of the 530 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     74.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     13.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     36.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     31.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 3/1
Admissions Office Phone (808) 974-7414
Admissions Office Email uhhadm@hawaii.edu
Admissions Office Address 200 W. Kawili St. Hilo, HI 96720-4091
Admissions Transfer URL http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/admissions/transfer.php
Admissions Website http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/admissions/forms/uhh_app_n.php
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Hawaii at Hilo, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Hawaii at Hilo SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 510
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 13
ACT English (75th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
 
University of Hawaii at Hilo Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 28
Agriculture, General 28
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 13
American Indian/Native American Studies 7
Japanese Studies 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 61
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 34
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 51
Accounting 4
Business Administration and Management, General 47
Communication, journalism, and related programs 39
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 39
Computer and information sciences and support services 13
Computer Science 13
Education 36 1
Education, General 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 16
Indian/Native American Education 6
Secondary Education and Teaching 14
English language and literature/letters 9
English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0 12 3 1
American Indian/Native American Languages, Lit and Linguistics 0 3 1
Linguistics 12
Health professions and related clinical sciences 32 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 32
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 0
History 6
History, General 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 7
Natural Sciences 7
Natural resources and conservation 5 17
Environmental Science 3 17
Environmental Studies 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 17
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 6
Physical sciences 22
Astronomy 10
Chemistry, General 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Physics, General 4
Psychology 89 8
Counseling Psychology 8
Psychology, General 89
Security and protective services 24
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
Social sciences 78 1
Anthropology 17
Economics, General 10
Geography 10
International Relations and Affairs 1
Political Science and Government, General 21
Sociology 20
Visual and performing arts 21
Art/Art Studies, General 11
Music, General 10
 
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