University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · 2,160 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$51K
In-state tuition
$8K
Out-of-state tuition
$21K
Graduation rate
40%
Acceptance rate
61%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
29%
Earnings (all students)
$42K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Very small |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 96720-4091 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$22K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$20K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1028 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 19.0 |
| First-year retention | 73% |
| SAT math (median) | 540 |
| Undergraduate composition | 20% White · 1% Black · 17% Hispanic · 13% Asian |
| Official website | https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $74K | $18K |
| Computer Science. | $41K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $31K | $18K |
| Psychology, General. | $31K | $18K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $28K | $18K |
| Agriculture, General. | $27K | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | $26K | $21K |
| Sociology. | $26K | — |
| Biology, General. | $25K | $11K |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $25K | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $24K | $22K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $23K | $24K |
Compare with similar colleges in — HI
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $12K | 62% | $12K | $62K |
| Kapiolani Community College | $3K | — | $7K | $52K |
| Leeward Community College | $3K | — | $6K | $45K |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | $8K | 48% | $12K | $56K |
| Honolulu Community College | $3K | — | $6K | $51K |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | $3K | 22% | $9K | $43K |
| Hawaii Community College | $3K | — | $6K | $40K |
| Windward Community College | $3K | — | $6K | $43K |
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