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UO
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HIPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 61% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution located in the town setting of Hilo, HI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 61%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
61% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math455 - 565
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 22
1typical 50% range36
61%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,918
Earnings 5yr: $141,981
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,134
Earnings 5yr: $141,551
Debt: $20,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,027
Earnings 5yr: $93,992
Debt: $26,875
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,655
Earnings 5yr: $62,845
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,469
Earnings 5yr: $52,130
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,330
Earnings 5yr: $47,959
Debt: $18,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,200
Earnings 5yr: $61,366
Debt: $21,750
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,061
Earnings 5yr: $45,110
Debt: $22,585
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,783
Earnings 5yr: $47,395
Debt: $22,750
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,534
Earnings 5yr: $41,041
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,096
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,345
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,750
Earnings 5yr: $44,892
Debt: $20,753
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,582
Earnings 5yr: $36,076
Debt: $23,705
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,528
Earnings 5yr: $37,193
Debt: $23,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,185
Earnings 5yr: $46,521
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $61,507
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $51,561
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,061
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $34,470
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,856
In-State Tuition$7,838
Out-of-State Tuition$20,798
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
40%
Pell Grants
30%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,204
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,856
Completion Signals
48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$42,259
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