University of Hawaii at Hilo: Review & Facts

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University of Hawaii at Hilo is a medium four-year, public school with 2,980 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1941 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Hilo, Hawaii.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Majors
Offered

42

University of Hawaii at Hilo implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are Pharmacy, Management, Business, Psychology, and Natural Resources and Environment. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Hawaii at Hilo is relatively low at 68% (close to Hawaii average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

68%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo is low: 43%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Hawaii at Hilo is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high, around $20,400 annually. The additional fees at University of Hawaii at Hilo beyond tuition are approximately $500, which makes it a total of $20,900 per year.

Read the details about University of Hawaii at Hilo additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

84%

Easy

As reported in recent data, 2,595 applications were submitted and 2,186 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

University of Hawaii at Hilo will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Hawaii at Hilo in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,500

Low

University of Hawaii at Hilo provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Hawaii at Hilo, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

University of Hawaii at Hilo offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, nearly $3,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Hawaii at Hilo. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Hawaii at Hilo appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Hawaii at Hilo Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 W Kawili St
Hilo, Hawaii
96720-4091, USA