College
- AcademicsB
- ValueB-
- DiversityA
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsA
- LocationC
- DormsC
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeC
- SafetyA-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
Address
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Website
University of Hawaii at Hilo Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Range
860-1070
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$11,697/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 73%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.44 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.49 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.49 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
74 GraduatesPharmacy Studies
71 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
66 GraduatesNursing
60 GraduatesCommunications
58 GraduatesMarine Biology and Oceanography
53 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
49 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
35 GraduatesSociology
26 GraduatesBiology
23 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,440Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 71%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.51 responses
Poll
- 64%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.80 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
35%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
79%
National
83%- 69%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.35 responses
University of Hawaii at Hilo Reviews
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I absolutely love University of Hawaii at Hilo. The professors are excellent and care about their students deeply. My best advice for those that are thinking about coming here is that if you thrive in a chill and relaxed environment, then this is a great place for you! The campus is dead most of the times, so if you are looking for a party school do not come here. Overall I think the university is great for on campus activities, the knowledgable professors and the small classroom sizes.
I enjoy the student life so much here! There is always an event going on, and there's always somewhere with an open door for you to study. Classmates are so eager to get to know each other, and they have a sense of humor that lightens the stress in the atmosphere. Dull moments are rare to come by. Every day is an opportunity to meet someone new! Also, the professors and other faculty at the university are open, honest, and always willing to help us out. They're spunky and unique, which makes it nearly impossible to be bored in class.
A great place for studying, no nightlife, and it's hard doing anything unless you have a car or are willing to cough up money for ubers. Currently housed in Hale Kehau which is decent, but has no A/C and is a little outdated. Speaking of A/C, it goes out in the school buildings at least twice a month. I recently changed my major to psychology, but I haven't taken any classes for it yet at Hilo. The marine science class is perfect for hands-on, in-depth students who want a high chance of getting into the career right after college. There are many opportunities to interact with the community. The classes are small, my largest class maybe 100. So far, the only class I dislike is chemistry and that's mostly due to the teacher not knowing how the new program works. This could just be a fluke though, considering I adore the rest of my teachers.