University of Hawaii at Hilo: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 923 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 854 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 3 of 1 | In Hilo |
| # 238 of 99 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
61%
Enrollment
2,792
Average SAT
1,060
Average ACT
19
Aid receiving
88%
Undergraduates
2,292
Graduates
376
Male:Female Ratio
35:65
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
University of Hawaii at Hilo has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Applicants | 2,301 | 753 | 1,520 |
| Admissions | 1,395 | 468 | 912 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 320 | 130 | 188 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 19% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 15% |
| â– Hispanic | 16% |
| â– Black or African American | 1% |
| â– Two or more races | 34% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Hawaii at Hilo majors
University of Hawaii at Hilo has granted 542 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 70 master's across 7 programs, and 41 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 37 | - | 37 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 63 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 47 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | - | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 38 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 10 | 21 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | - | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 23 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | - | - |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 21 | - | - |
| Agriculture, General | 20 | - | - |
| Accounting | 12 | - | - |
| Geography | 12 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | 12 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | - | - |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 10 | - | - |
| History, General | 9 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 9 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | - | - |
| Education, General | - | 8 | - |
| Philosophy | 8 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | - | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | - | - |
| Linguistics | 7 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | - | - |
| Astronomy | 6 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | - | - |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 5 | - | - |
| Japanese Studies | 5 | - | - |
| American Indian & Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | - | 4 | - |
| Nursing Practice | - | - | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 | - | - |
| Music, General | 3 | - | - |
| Women's Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | - | 1 | - |
| Hawaiian Language and Literature | - | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 542 | 70 | 41 |
Publications & Citations
University of Hawaii at Hilo has published 6,141 scientific papers with 215,134 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Geology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Environmental Science |
3,340
/ 118,614
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
3,281
/ 120,990
|
| Physics |
2,908
/ 131,581
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,784
/ 94,924
|
| Engineering |
2,684
/ 103,483
|
| Computer Science |
2,619
/ 118,383
|
| Chemistry |
2,280
/ 83,424
|
| Medicine |
2,093
/ 67,339
|
| Geology |
2,051
/ 76,420
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,021
/ 90,032
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,931
/ 77,052
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,812
/ 100,429
|
| Ecology |
1,714
/ 60,883
|
| Sociology |
1,456
/ 41,308
|
| Political Science |
1,429
/ 35,674
|
| Law |
1,368
/ 35,464
|
| Computer Vision |
1,269
/ 78,608
|
| Optics |
1,216
/ 51,091
|
| Paleontology |
1,168
/ 39,387
|
| Psychology |
1,125
/ 36,480
|
| History |
1,108
/ 34,302
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,092
/ 41,450
|
| Genetics |
1,081
/ 34,279
|
| Philosophy |
1,064
/ 36,412
|
| Biochemistry |
1,030
/ 34,969
|
| Botany |
1,002
/ 32,186
|
| Archaeology |
888
/ 30,606
|
| Materials Science |
818
/ 31,480
|
| Business |
792
/ 18,834
|
| Mathematics |
783
/ 25,886
|
| Economics |
679
/ 15,469
|
| Oceanography |
668
/ 30,748
|
| Public Health |
662
/ 24,977
|
| Demography |
647
/ 24,452
|
| Art & Design |
612
/ 27,217
|
| Statistics |
600
/ 23,734
|
| Pathology |
575
/ 16,375
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
537
/ 31,608
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
522
/ 16,919
|
| Psychiatry |
518
/ 22,112
|
Annual publication & citation counts
8 Notable alumni
1. Alex Cabagnot
1982-. (aged 44)
basketball player
Alexander Cabagnot Jr. is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Basilan Starhorse of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and assistant coach for the UE Red Warriors of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He played for Sta. Lucia, Coca-Cola, Burger King, San Miguel/Petron, GlobalPort, Terrafirma and Converge as well as the Philippine national basketball team. He...
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2. Jon Hill
1954-. (aged 72)
chef
Jon Hill is an American chef who was White House Executive Chef from October 1, 1987, to January 7, 1988. He was the first American-born chef to serve in the capacity.
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3. Chris Toshiro Todd
1987-. (aged 39)
politician
Christopher Toshiro Todd is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 2017, currently representing District 3. Todd was appointed by Governor David Ige on January 5, 2017, to replace the late Clift Tsuji.
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4. Kaiali‘i Kahele
1974-. (aged 52)
politician
military aviator
Kaialiʻi Kahele is an American politician, educator, and commercial pilot who served as the U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2021 to 2023. From 2016 to 2020, he served in the Hawaii Senate from the 1st District. In 2024, he was elected as a trustee to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with fellow board members electing him as...
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All 8 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UH HiloUHHUH at Hilo
Founded
1970
Motto
Pulelo ha?aheo ke ahi a na lehua a?o HiloThe flame of Hilo's lehua blossoms leaps triumphantly with pride
Colors
red, black
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
519
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
200 W Kawili St Hilo, Hawaii, 96720-4091 United States
City Population
44,000
Phone
8089327900
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