University of Hawaii at Hilo Admissions

University of Hawaii at Hilo Description:

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a four-year, public university; founded in 1941 as a vocational college, it was reorganized into a university in the 1970s. The University offers degrees at the Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral levels; some of the most popular areas of study include business, health services, Native American linguistics, psychology, and pharmacology. Academics are supported by a 15 to 1 student/faculty ratio. UH Hilo has an array of clubs and organization for students to join, in subjects ranging from art, to fitness, to music and dance, to outdoor activities. On the athletic front, UH Hilo is a member of the NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference, competing in baseball, golf, volleyball, cross country, soccer, and other sports. The university also host intramural sports such as dodgeball, softball, and Texas Hold-em.

Admissions Data (2016):

• University of Hawaii at Hilo Acceptance Rate: 69%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 530
  • SAT Math: 440 / 540
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 18 / 24
  • ACT English: 16 / 23
  • ACT Math: 17 / 24
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 3,666 (3,075 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
• 79% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $7,650 (in-state), $20,610 (out-of-state)
• Books: $952 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $10,418
• Other Expenses: $3,268
• Total Cost: $22,288 (in-state), $35,248 (out-of-state)

University of Hawaii at Hilo Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 82%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 71%
  • Loans: 42%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $7,185
  • Loans: $6,199

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Pharmacology, Nursing, Sociology, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 11%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 35%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Baseball
• Women's Sports: Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Basketball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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University of Hawaii at Hilo Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/mission.html

"ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi. (One learns from many sources.)

The purpose of our university ʻohana (family) is to challenge students to reach their highest level of academic achievement by inspiring learning, discovery and creativity inside and outside the classroom. Our kuleana (responsibility) is to improve the quality of life of the people of Hawaiʻi, the Pacific region and the world."