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University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, HI·Public·~61% acceptance

Located in Hilo, HI, University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 61% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $11,856 per year after financial aid. About 45% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $47,856 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$11,856/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $21,173
Aid cuts ~$9,317/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Jul 1, 2026

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Admissions
GPA range3.4–3.9
SAT (middle 50%)945–1175
ACT (middle 50%)15–22
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
45%
graduation rate
73%
freshman retention
$37,204
median earnings, 6yr
$47,856
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii at Hilo admits about 61% of applicants.
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?
At University of Hawaii at Hilo, the average net price after aid is about $11,856 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $21,173 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 945–1175 on the SAT and 15–22 on the ACT.
What are University of Hawaii at Hilo's application deadlines?
University of Hawaii at Hilo's deadline is Regular Decision around Jul 1, 2026. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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