At a glance
Average net price
$11,856
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.4%
Admission rate
61%
Undergrad size
2,160
In-state tuition
$7,838
Out-of-state tuition
$20,798
Cost of attendance
$21,173
Median earnings (10y)
$47,856
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,028
- ACT midpoint
- 19
- Retention
- 72.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (23%), social sciences (21%), trades & services (15%).
- STEM23%
- Health14%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services15%
- Health professions14.2%~307 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business13.8%~299 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.3%~287 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.7%~187 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences7.2%~156 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~132 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.0%~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~100 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture3.7%~80 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English2.0%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.7%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation0.9%~20 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 148 | $31,399 | $18,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 129 | $31,192 | $22,585 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 116 | $97,234 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 94 | $73,736 | $26,875 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 84 | $28,085 | $20,753 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 83 | $23,105 | $22,750 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 76 | $26,017 | $23,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 55 | $24,155 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | $25,189 | $21,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $26,795 | $26,345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 31 | $50,381 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 30 | $25,854 | $23,705 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 29 | $39,610 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 27 | $24,810 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $21,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 19 | $41,437 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 9 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Southeast Asian and Australasian/Pacific Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Doctoral | 5 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | — | $60,375 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a mid-sized institution located in Hilo, Hawaii, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,160 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Hawaii at Hilo — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,856 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,838 for in-state students and $20,798 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,173 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.4%, a average completion outcome. 72.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,856 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Hawaii at Hilo confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), trades & services (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Hawaii at Hilo accepts 61% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,028. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 19.
Location & campus
Set in Hilo, Hawaii (town), University of Hawaii at Hilo draws students from across Hawaii and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Hawaii at Hilo
Q.How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?
The average net price at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $11,856 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,173.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo admits 61% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate earns $47,856 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
Published tuition is $7,838 in-state and $20,798 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Hawaii at Hilo located?
University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in Hilo, Hawaii (ZIP 96720).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Hawaii at Hilo at their official website.