University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · offers Graduate degrees
61%Acceptance rate
$11,856Average net price / year
48%Graduation rate
$47,856Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,500Median debt at graduation
2,160Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $7,838
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,798
- Total cost of attendance
- $21,173
- Room & board
- $11,586
- Books & supplies
- $1,360
- Average net price
- $11,856
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $8,983
- $30–48k
- $9,243
- $48–75k
- $11,535
- $75–110k
- $14,734
- $110k+
- $17,403
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 60.6%
- Average SAT
- 1028
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 490–610
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 455–565
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 15–22
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $37,204
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,856
- Median debt (graduates)
- $20,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 40%
- Students with federal loans
- 30%
Programs: what graduates earn
21 of 65 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $51,561 | — |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 37 | $84,401 | $18,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 40 | $63,776 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 36 | $38,528 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 59 | $36,810 | $17,000 |
| Agriculture, General | 18 | $35,378 | $21,500 |
| Biology, General | 24 | $35,373 | $22,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 | $30,293 | $21,182 |
| Psychology, General | 67 | $26,857 | $18,751 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 37 | $25,159 | $20,505 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 33 | $24,815 | $21,841 |
| Sociology | 16 | $24,414 | $21,662 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | $36,537 | — |
| Anthropology | 15 | $34,470 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 46 | $32,827 | $20,115 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 18 | $61,507 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | $35,482 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | $60,183 | $26,760 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 22 | $47,028 | $36,000 |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $120,737 | — |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 40 | $68,370 | $218,140 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,160
- Graduate students
- 420
- Part-time
- 18%
- Women / men
- 63% / 37%
- White
- 20%
- Hispanic
- 17%
- Black
- 1%
- Asian
- 13%
- International
- 5%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $108,873 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 76%
- Accreditor
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
- Website
- hilo.hawaii.edu
- Also known as
- UH Hilo / UHH
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 3% of degrees
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 2% of degrees
- Area & Ethnic Studies – 3% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 6% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 12% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
60.6% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1028 on the SAT.
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,856 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,838 and the full cost of attendance is $21,173.
How much do University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,856 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Hilo
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI · Public · 1,546 students |
$8,942 | — | 33% | $34,891 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.