Colleges in Hilo, Hawaii
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Hilo, Hawaii (2 Public). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $10,399 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 40.6%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 61% of applicants.
The median net price in Hilo runs about $1,425 lower than the Hawaii statewide median of $11,824.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Hilo, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$10,399
After aid
Median grad rate
40.6%
6-year
Median admission rate
61%
Median enrollment
1,853
Undergrad
All colleges in Hilo
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | HI | Public, 4-year | $11,856 | 48.4% | 61% | 2,160 | Complete | |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI | HI | Public, 2-year | $8,942 | 32.7% | Not available | 1,546 | Partial |
Top programs in Hilo
Most-completed programs across Hilo colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Liberal arts12.2% of degrees
- Business11.3% of degrees
- Health professions10.9% of degrees
- Homeland security & law enforcement8.7% of degrees
- Biological sciences7.7% of degrees
- Mechanic & repair5.6% of degrees
- Psychology5.1% of degrees
- Social sciences4.2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Hilo
Q.How many colleges are in Hilo, Hawaii?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Hilo, Hawaii that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Hilo?
By undergraduate enrollment, University of Hawaii at Hilo is the largest institution in Hilo with roughly 2,160 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Hilo?
Based on average net price after aid, Hawaii Community College is the most affordable institution in Hilo at $8,942 per year.
Q.Which Hilo college has the highest graduation rate?
University of Hawaii at Hilo reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Hilo institutions at 48.4%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Hilo?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Hilo is $10,399 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Hilo?
Across Hilo colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.
Q.Are there community colleges in Hilo?
Yes — Hilo includes 2 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Hilo that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.