University of Hawaii at Hilo
- 4 Year
- HILO, HI
CollegeGrad School
University of Hawaii at Hilo
- 4 Year
- HILO, HI
- Rating 3.35 out of 5 920 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade A
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About
- Branch of
- University of Hawai'i System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
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.
UHH Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1170
ACT Range
16-22
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$13,969 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,322 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 44 responses55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 58 responses62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 58 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing65 Graduates
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences63 Graduates
- Psychology53 Graduates
- Business49 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science47 Graduates
- Communications34 Graduates
- Biology32 Graduates
- Geography30 Graduates
- Agriculture27 Graduates
- Marine Biology and Oceanography27 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,112 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
559
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
72%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 60 responsesPoll
64%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 89 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
38%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
81%
National
83%69%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 35 responsesSimilar Colleges
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University of Hawaii at Hilo Reviews
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As a current junior in college, I can vouch that my experience isnʻt your typical college experience. I didnʻt physically see any of my classmates and I never sat in a classroom. I have COVID-19 to thank for that. COVID-19 had other plans for me. My entire freshman, sophomore, and junior years of college ended up being almost completely virtual. Do not get me wrong, online definitely has its perks. Like being in the comfort of your own home, not having to drive to school, etc. However, I did notice it took me a while to adjust to it and perform at my best. This adjustment period took a toll on my grades and my mental health. I remember thinking when I graduated would I be satisfied with the work and effort I put out over the past four years? But I had to remind myself that it’s not about the destination, it's about the journey. From my freshman year to my current year as a junior, I have learned a lot about myself as a student and what I’m capable of.
The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a very wonderful school for those who want it. It is in a quaint city that has little party life but the bars and beaches make up for that. The school population is very small, but that allows for smaller class sizes which will enable you to develop a more intimate connection with your peers and professors. The tuition rates for in and out-of-state are fair for programs that are at the top of their game for Hawaiin studies, Astronomy, Marine Science, Geology, and more. Most people are able to get good job experience in their field while studying here and it really helps establish Hawai'i your home.
Great college for learning in smaller class sizes for a more personal relationship with fellow students and professors. In my experience the majority of faculty in UH Hilo were welcoming, easygoing and friendly. Highly recommend for science students who value peaceful, laid back towns and the chance to study astronomy, marine biology, geology or more in Hawaii’s unique climate zones. Also for a four year university, the cost is favorable compared to other universities in the state of Hawaii.