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University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a small, public institution located in Hilo, hi. Founded in 1970, University of Hawaii at Hilo offers undergraduate degrees in 74 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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2,381 undergraduates
$7,838 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
Will I get into University of Hawaii at Hilo? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.
Acceptance rate
84.2%
SAT score average
1020
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.36
Application fee
$50
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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July
01
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Hawaii at Hilo is known for one of its top majors: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Popular majors
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Communication and Media Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$7,838
Additional expenses
Room & board
$8,248
Books & supplies
$1,350
Other expenses
$3,904
Cost of attendance*
$21,340
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$20,798
Additional expenses
Room & board
$8,248
Books & supplies
$1,350
Other expenses
$3,904
Cost of attendance*
$34,300
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University of Hawaii at Hilo has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,381, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.
Total enrollment
3,155Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
17%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
6%
Multiracial %
29%
Unknown %
23%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
International student association
Hawaiian leadership and development
Delta sigma pi business fraternity
University canoe club
Samoan club
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about University of Hawaii at Hilo to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in Hilo, hi.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
The acceptance rate for University of Hawaii at Hilo is 84%.
What’s the average GPA for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
The average high school GPA for University of Hawaii at Hilo students was 3.36.
How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Hawaii at Hilo including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $85,360.
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