University of Hawaii at Hilo
tuition & fees
$20,798
graduate tuition & fees
$27,062
acceptance rate
61%
Student Population
2,668
online students
489
Number of Programs
45
Financial Aid Amount
$8,475
SAT Scores
1,050
Graduation Rate
48%
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a Public, 4 years college located in Hilo, Hawaii. UHH ranked 228th in National Universities and 3rd in Hawaii Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,668 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UHH's acceptance rate is 60.63% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Hawaii at Hilo is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Hawaii at Hilo and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W Kawili St, Hilo, HI 96720-4091 |
| Phone | 808-932-7900 |
| WEB | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://student-university-of-hawaii-undergraduate-hilo.admissionsbyliaison.com/sign-in |
| Financial Aid | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/netprice/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/iro/RetentionGraduation.php |
| Disability Service | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/uds/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Hawaii at Hilo is 60.63% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.66%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60.63 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.66 % |
Tuition & Fees
UHH's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,838 for Hawaii residents and $20,798 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,798).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,230 for Hawaii residents and $27,062 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Hawaii Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,838 | $20,798 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,230 | $27,062 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,668 students have enrolled at UHH (2024-2025). Among them, 489 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UHH has 2,292 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 376 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,668 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,292 |
| Graduate Students | 376 |
| Online Enrollment | 489 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UHH offers 45 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UHH
| Number of programs | 45 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |