University of Hawaii at Hilo Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
84.24%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
392
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,595 students have applied and 2,186 students have allowed to admit to University of Hawaii at Hilo (Acceptance rate: 84.24%). UHH's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.93 % where 392 students have finally enrolled out of 2,186 admitted students.
UHH acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii.
UHH enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii.
How to Apply to University of Hawaii at Hilo
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UHH. UHH offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/forms/ |
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UHH and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Hawaii at Hilo is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 18. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | 1,090 | 18 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii | 1,090 | 61 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Hawaii at Hilo, 73 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 530 | 580 |
| Total | 960 | 1,090 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Hawaii at Hilo, 126 students submitted ACT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| English | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 17 | 20 |
UHH Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Hawaii at Hilo. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |