Hilo, HI Colleges
Hilo
Hilo ( /ˈhiːloʊ/) is the largest census-designated place (CDP) and the largest settlement on the Island of Hawaiʻi, also known as the County of Hawaiʻi. The population was 40,759 at the 2000 census. The population increased by 6.1% to 43,263 at the 2010 census.
Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawaiʻi and is located in the District of South Hilo. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, situated upon two shield volcanoes; Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano upon which are sited some of the world's most important ground-based astronomical observatories.
Hilo is home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaiʻi, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula which takes place annually after Easter. Hilo is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. It is served by Hilo International Airport, located inside the CDP.
Schools in and around Hilo, HI
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Hawaii Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 3,275 students; $6,744 average out-state tuition; $2,112 average in-state tuition |
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University of Hawaii at Hilo
Four or more years; Public; 3,974 students; $15,600 average out-state tuition; $5,112 average in-state tuition |
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Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 33 students; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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University of Hawaii Maui College
Four or more years; Public; 4,114 students; $9,600 average out-state tuition; $2,112 average in-state tuition |
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World Medicine Institute
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 33 students; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Kapiolani Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 9,102 students; $6,744 average out-state tuition; $2,112 average in-state tuition |
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Chaminade University of Honolulu
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 2,720 students; $17,600 average out-state tuition; $17,600 average in-state tuition |
Hilo, HI Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Hilo
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Psychology
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Business Administration and Management
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Environmental Science
- Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Carpentry/Carpenter
