Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,838
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,798
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,248
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,524
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$16,086
Net price (after aid)$12,063
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,081
$30k – $48k$9,707
$48k – $75k$12,607
$75k – $110k$14,862
$110k+$19,851
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$47,856
Median debt at graduation$20,500
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants40%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans30%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$12.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$20.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$20.8k
below avg
Net price
$12.1k
below avg
Pell
40%
above avg
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$47.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeEngineeringVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (25)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryPhysics
Social Sciences
PsychologySociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceWeb DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
898 - 1110
ACT range
15 - 22
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About University of Hawaii at Hilo
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- Where is University of Hawaii at Hilo located?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in Hilo, HI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Hawaii at Hilo?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university based in HI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,838 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Hawaii at Hilo?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo reports total enrollment of approximately 2,617 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University of Hawaii at Hilo?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Hawaii at Hilo.
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