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University of Hawaii at Hilo

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Hilo, HI

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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

Admit rate61%
SAT range945–1175
ACT range15–22
Undergrads2,160
Yield (admits who enroll)18%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,173
4-year grad rate45%
Median earnings, 10yr out$47,856

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans30%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"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

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agriculture, General$44,096/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$54,200/yr
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$39,528/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,330/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$41,750/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$131,134/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$111,027/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,185/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$47,534/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$48,783/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,061/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$39,582/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity724
Typical room charge$3,544
Typical board charge$5,726

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

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 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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