University of Hawaii at Hilo, HI
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Hawaii at Hilo Rankings
Affordability75
Selectivity17
Retention17
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity95
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Hawaii at Hilo
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies4%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Hawaii at Hilo
79%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Hawaii at Hilo
$8K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Hawaii at Hilo
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $9K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $8K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 68% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Hawaii at Hilo
66%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 41% | 45% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 41% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 30% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 36% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 36% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 43% | 35% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Hawaii at Hilo
81%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 81% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 83% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 79% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 81% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $41K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Hawaii at Hilo
2,681
Undergraduates
48%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
590
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 16% | 27% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 19% | 14% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9% | 11% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 7% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 34% | 22% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Hawaii at Hilo, HI
Hawaii Community College
1 miles, E
Mauna Loa Helicopters
63 miles, W
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
122 miles, NW
University of Hawaii Maui College
122 miles, NW