University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · 2,160 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,983 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,243 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,535 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $14,734 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,403 |
| All incomes (average) | $11,856 |
Sticker tuition: $7,838 in-state, $20,798 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Average SAT
- 1028
- Median ACT
- 19
- Students with Pell grants
- 40%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $47,856
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
- International undergrads
- 105 (4.3%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Health & Nursing14%
Biology & Life Sciences12%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Communications & Media6%
Criminal Justice5%
Agriculture3%
Physics & Chemistry3%
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