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    Ranks 1353rd for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityRemote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment2,752
    Total Enrollment3,422
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$50
    Graduate Application Fee$50
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Hilo, HI

    Total Population42,916 (37,696 urban / 5,220 rural)
    Households15,365 (2.7 people per house)
    Families10,678 (3.19 people per family)
    Pop. — African American489
    Pop. — Asian26,657
    Pop. — Pacific Islander14,195
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native1,141
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)16,756
    Pop. — Other1,896

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Hawaii at Hilo?

    Ranks 1562nd for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,000 $3,000 $9,552
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $148 $148 $148
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $125 $125 $398
    FT Graduate Tuition $4,992 $4,992 $11,520
    FT Graduate Required Fees $148 $148 $148
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $208 $208 $480
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $12,419 $12,419 $18,971
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $14,494 $14,494 $21,046
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,779 $5,779 $12,331

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $2,543 trend  $3,148 $2,543 trend  $3,148 $8,111 trend  $9,700
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,017 trend  $1,058
    On-Campus – Room & Board $4,916 trend  $6,292
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,409 trend  $1,921
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,477 trend  $8,050
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,409 trend  $2,238
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,234 trend  $1,573

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,492 (609 male / 883 female)
    Admitted 877 (372 male / 505 female)
    Admission rate 59%
    First-time Enrollment 443 (210 male / 233 female)
    FT Enrollment 422 (203 male / 219 female)
    PT Enrollment 21 (7 male / 14 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does University of Hawaii at Hilo use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Pacific West Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Independent Far West Region
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Pacific West Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does University of Hawaii at Hilo accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 1163rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 5%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 22
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 23
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 21

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 815th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 73%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 560
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 570
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 890 / 1130

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity623
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$2,524
    Board Fee$3,200

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks 2995th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,094 133 pie   31%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,283 2 pie   0%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,723 112 pie   26%
    Student Loan Aid $3,319 162 pie   38%
    Any financial aid type   278 pie   65%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    105160265
    Black Non-Hispanic
    232144
    Hispanic
    434083
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    5849891,573
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    131528
    White Non-Hispanic
    6178061,423
    Race Unknown
    246
    Total 1,387 2,035 3,422

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete University of Hawaii at Hilo?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Agriculture, General 1 15 9 25
    American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    American Indian/Native American Studies 11 2 13
    Anthropology 5 9 14
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 3 5 9
    Astronomy 4 11 15
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 2 7 14 25
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 1 30 1 20 53
    Chemistry, General 4 4
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 23 23 46
    Computer Science 1 11 12
    Counseling Psychology
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8 3 11
    Economics, General 5 4 9
    Education, General 10 4 14
    Elementary Education and Teaching 11 11 22
    English Language and Literature, General 1 4 6 11
    Environmental Science
    Geography 1 10 9 20
    Geology/Earth Science, General 1 1 1 8 11
    History, General 1 3 1 5
    Indian/Native American Education 13 13
    International Relations and Affairs 2 2 4
    Japanese Studies 3 1 4
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 1 12 14
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 7 12
    Linguistics 5 1 6
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 1 1 9 22 33
    Mathematics, General 10 8 18
    Music, General 2 2 4
    Natural Sciences 1 7 8
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 8 9 19
    Philosophy 2 3 5
    Physics, General 1 1 2
    Political Science and Government, General 2 12 9 23
    Psychology, General 2 7 35 1 34 79
    Secondary Education and Teaching 1 6 17 24
    Sociology 1 9 17 27
    Total 8 23 279 3 301 614

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks 1139th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $57,004 ($59,708 male / $52,855 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 185 (112 male / 73 female)
    Total Benefits $3,573,716

    University of Hawaii at Hilo Summary

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    The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens on the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo campus, located at 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi on the island of Hawaiʻi.

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    University of Hawaii at Hilo Academics

    University of Hawaii at Hilo is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Tutoring and Writing Center. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Women’s Services can help. Specifically, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Hawaii at Hilo.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology, Marine/Aquatic Biology
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Music – General
    History:
    History – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Marketing Management
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Natural Sciences
    Social Sciences:
    Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Physics
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Public Administration and Service:
    Public Administration
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Premedicine
    Popular majors:
    twenty-one percent social sciences, eighteen percent psychology, thirteen percent business per marketing, eight percent biology, eight percent interdisciplinary studies, seven percent agriculture
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    English Language and Literature:
    English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Japanese, Linguistics

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25.

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    University of Hawaii at Hilo Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, alternatively did not report the exact number of transfer students.

    the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of July and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. The regular application is due the 1st of July. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of July, with priority applications due on the 1st of March.

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    University of Hawaii at Hilo Athletics

    The Vulcans are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division I and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Golf
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

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    University of Hawaii at Hilo Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency.

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    University of Hawaii at Hilo Students

    Besides, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Further, the student body consists of sixty-one percent in-state students and thirty-nine percent out-of-state students. University of Hawaii at Hilo offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

    Students should note the housing policies: sixty-four percent of first-year students live in college housing, twenty-six percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, fifteen-JUL deadline for housing deposit and twenty dollars amount of housing deposit. In fact, the school is located 200 miles from Honolulu.This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Further, the university has many unique facilites such as active volcanoes study center, space science center, small business development center, marine education center, 110-acre farm laboratory.

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