University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI
Safety
B
ROI
A+
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a mid-size public doctoral university located in Hilo, Hawaii, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,160. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Hawaii postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 61% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 61% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $11,535 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 45%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $47,856. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $20,500. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Acceptance Rate
60.6%
Avg Net Price
$11,856
6-yr Grad Rate
43.3%
Earnings 10yr
$47,856
The Numbers
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 60.6%
- SAT Range
- 945–1175
- ACT Range
- 15–22
- Enrollment
- 2,160
- Student:Faculty
- 11:1
Costs & Outcomes
- In-State Tuition
- $7,838
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,798
- Room & Board
- $11,586
- Students Receiving Aid
- 40.4%
- Median Debt at Grad
- $20,500
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