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University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI
University Website: www.hilo.hawaii.edu
Apply Online: https://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
University Website: www.hilo.hawaii.edu
Apply Online: https://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, UHH, or UH Hilo is one of the ten branches of the University of Hawaiʻi system anchored by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is a public and co-educational university with the main campus located at 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, the county seat for Hawaiʻi County.
The University is composed of six Colleges, and has received recognition for numerous academic programs including the marine biology, volcanology, astronomy, Hawaiian language, pharmacy, agriculture, computer science, and nursing programs.
Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language is the only school in the United States to offer graduate degrees for study in an indigenous language.
The College of Pharmacy is the only ACPE approved pharmacy school in the State of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands.
UH Hilo ranks in the top 10 for having both the most ethnic diversity and the lowest percentage of students with debt at graduation, according to U.S. News and World Reports.
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- Public, Four or more years
- 3974 students
- $15,600.00 avg tuition
200 W Kawili St
Hilo,
HI
96720-4091
(800) 897-4456
Apply online
Admissions:
www.hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffair..
Financial Aid:
www.hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/
Areas of Study:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 2,027 | |
| Admitted | 1,063 | 52% |
| Enrolled total | 471 | |
| Full Time: | 455 | |
| Part Time | 16 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 71% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 14% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 32% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of Hawaii at Hilo
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $5,112.00 | $5,112.00 | $15,600.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $304.00 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $213.00 | $213.00 | $650.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $7,680.00 | $7,680.00 | $17,664.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $304.00 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $320.00 | $320.00 | $736.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,134.00 | $10,594.00 | $1,938.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,730.00 | $2,158.00 | $1,938.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,146.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 79% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 69% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $5,024.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 42% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,361.00 |
University of Hawaii at Hilo
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES | ||||
| Agriculture, General | X | |||
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| American Indian/Native American Studies | X | |||
| Japanese Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Education, General | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | X | |||
| Linguistics | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Natural Sciences | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | X | ||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Astronomy | X | |||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Geography | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
University of Hawaii at Hilo Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Hawai'i Island Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Larry Child Scholarship | $1500 | Varies |
| Barney S. Fujimoto Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | Varies |
| Daniel G. Fox Prize for Excellence in Computer Science | $500 | Varies |
| Richard Adap Memorial Scholarship for Singers | $500 | Varies |
| Paul Gouglides Memorial Grant for Pianists | Varies | Varies |
| Criminal Justice Scholarship - University of Hawaii, Hilo | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near University of Hawaii at Hilo
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Community College | 0.6mi |
| Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii | 44.5mi |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | 122.0mi |
| World Medicine Institute | 205.6mi |
| Kapiolani Community College | 207.1mi |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | 208.2mi |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 209.2mi |
| Heald College-Honolulu | 210.2mi |
| Argosy University-Hawaii | 211.9mi |
| Hawaii Pacific University | 211.9mi |
| University of Phoenix-Hawaii Campus | 212.0mi |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med | 212.1mi |
| Honolulu Community College | 212.8mi |
| Windward Community College | 212.8mi |
| Pacific Rim Christian College | 214.0mi |
