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University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, Hawaii · Public · 2,160 undergrads

University of Hawaii at Hilo admits 61% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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61% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 945–1175 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,301 applied, 1,395 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?

$10,599 a year in-state

Out of state: about $23,559 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $21,689.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$8,276
$30,000–$48,000$9,114
$48,000–$75,000$9,674
$75,000–$110,000$12,202
over $110,000$19,492

Out-of-state tuition is $21,218 a year, against $8,258 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,960 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of Hawaii at Hilo's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Hawaii at Hilo didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Hawaii at Hilo's site

What it's like

2,160
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Hilo, HI.
73%
of first-years come back for year two.
25%
finish in four years. 42% within six.
$51k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.3k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate?
61% for fall 2024: 1,395 of 2,301 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 945 to 1175 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,674 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $21,689.
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $21,218 a year, against $8,258 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $10,599 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,960 tuition gap gives about $23,559 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Hawaii at Hilo's graduation rate?
42% of students finish within six years and 25% within four (IPEDS).