University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Town · 2,160 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Hilo, HI, 96720-4091 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HNL · Honolulu
215 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,173
Out-of-state COA
$34,133
Avg net price
$11,856
Room & board
$11,586
In-state tuition
$7,838
Out-of-state tuition
$20,798
Books & supplies
$1,360/yr
Average 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
Admit rate
61%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1028
Reading 490–610
Math 455–565
ACT midpoint
19
Composite 15–22
English 14–22
Math 15–20
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
45%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
43%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
24%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,204
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,856
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$24,880
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,426
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
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:1
Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$27,504
Independent students
31%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
20%
Hispanic
17%
Black
1%
Asian
13%
Two or more
35%
Non-resident
5%
NH/PI
10%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,204
10 years after entry
$47,856
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Institutional
Endowment
$366,421
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
76%
Avg faculty salary
$12,097/mo
Instructional spend/student
$23,630
Federal loan rate
30%
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