PublicTownUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo
UH Hilo / UHH
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution in Hilo with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1025, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,856 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,063.
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History & Fun Facts
- •After an attempt to close the school in 1951 by Governor Oren E.
- •In 1955, the branch moved to its present location on a 30-acre (12 ha) parcel of land with an enlarged faculty to support its growing student population.
- •In 1964, University of Hawaiʻi president Thomas Hamilton released a feasibility study on creating a statewide system of community colleges operating as part of the university.
- •Both Hawaii Community College and the Hilo Branch, however, would share the same facilities until 1984.
- •In 1970, University of Hawaiʻi president Harlan Cleveland led efforts to reorganize the Hilo Branch by renaming the campus to Hilo College and merged with Hawaii Community College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1025
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (74)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from HI state average