University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
92%
Acceptance Rate
2,900
Students Applied
81%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
618
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Test Optional
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No
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
65%
Out-Of-State Students
28%
46%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1064
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
580
Reading
25th
500
75th
630
3.40
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
32%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
23
Top 25%
53
Top 50%
88
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
66
$30k - $48k
45
$48k - $75k
46
$75k - $110k
25
$110k+
31

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-897-4456
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Be prepared for a different lifestyle than you may be used to. Before I could afford my first car, I walked everywhere.
lindsay from Great Falls, MT
Enjoy life-simple as that! Stress free is the way to be. Try your best not to procrastinate because procrastination is the thief of time. Live your life to the fullest and do everything you have always wanted to do. Be outgoing and live a lifestyle that will benefit you in the future! Show your appreciation for others. Be genuine and friendly and everything you work on do it to the best of your ability. Keep a smile on your face and be who you are.
Chandi
Come to UH Hilo!
Devin from Palmer, AK
Don't think it's all fun and games... just because you're coming to Hawaii.
BUT -- if you do choose UH Hilo , you won't be disappointed.
It's a very small school... less than 5,000 Undergraduate students.
You can't 'hide' in a small school...everybody knows everybody...
this is an awesome home away from home.
CONNOR from SAN MATEO, CA
If you are from the mainland, make sure this is where you really want to go. I have seen students get what I call isolation fever. This campus is located on the Big Island and it is very big, but you have to forget you are on an island. Housing off campus is affordable, but staple food is not. Yes, milk and bread are very expensive, so you have to shop around. Be careful buying local produce that is not thoroughly washed. If in doubt, stick to the national chains (Target, Walmart, and Safeway). Tuition is affordable and the most of the 99% of the professors are pro student success.
Ruby from Crescent City, CA
meet new people and join clubs.
expand your mind thinking because uh-hilo had alot to offer.
hilo itself has alot to offer too; beaches, visiting active lava, etc.
Aiko from Hilo, HI
Get educated about campus and about the different major and minor degrees that this school has to offer. Get educated about the dorms and about the meal plan. Also get educated about Hilo town because you will need a car to go places, the bus doesn't go everywhere.
A freshmen from Hilo, HI
It is good to have friends and family out here because there are not much to activities to do. The good thing is that you can focus more on your studies.
Desiree from Hilo, HI
Don't fall behind in class work. And always study for the next test.
Shantel from Hilo, HI
Send all paperwork as soon as possible because the processing of it tends to take longer than necessary.
Cristina from Woodland, CA