University of Hawaii at Hilo

4-years Public College In Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo (referred to as UHH) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Hilo, HI. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $7,838 for Hawaii residents and $20,798 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,977 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Hawaii at Hilo is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$7,838 (Hawaii Residents) $20,798 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate84.24%
Student Population2,977
Test Scores1,090 (SAT) 18 (ACT)
Graduation Rate42%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
University of Hawaii at Hilo is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (6/30/1976 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $7,838 for Hawaii residents and $20,798 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $12,230 for Hawaii residents and $27,062 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Hawaii at Hilo offers the alternative tuition plans. 93 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,820 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo is 84.24% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.93%. The average SAT score is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 18. University of Hawaii at Hilo accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,977 students are attending at University of Hawaii at Hilo (2,593 undergraduate students). There are 191 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 50 part-time faculty working for University of Hawaii at Hilo. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 504 (full-time) and 60 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo is 42% and the retention rate is 68% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Hawaii at Hilo offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. University of Hawaii at Hilo offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Hawaii at Hilo campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers