University of Hawaii at Hilo
PublicHilo, HI
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public small school in Hilo, HI, enrolling about 2,160 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 61% of applicants. Among reported majors, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration shows the strongest outcomes -- $131,134/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jul 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Hawaii at Hilo's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,960 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Hawaii at Hilo takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against University of Hawaii at Hilo's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Hawaii at Hilo weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii at Hilo in Hilo, HI admits approximately 61% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Hilo typically score between 945–1175 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Hilo typically score between 15–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?
University of Hawaii at Hilo's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,173 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Hawaii at Hilo offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Hawaii at Hilo takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
For 2024-25, University of Hawaii at Hilo's published tuition and required fees were $20,798 for out-of-state students and $7,838 for in-state students -- $12,960 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo's deadlines are Regular Decision Jul 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Hawaii at Hilo require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Hawaii at Hilo doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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