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University of Hawaii at Hilo SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range945 to 1140

ACT Range15 to 22

Average GPA3.51

Acceptance Rate60.1%

UH Hilo’s 60% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many prepared students, so your strategy should be showing you can thrive once you arrive. If you submit scores, aim near the top of the middle range, around a 22 ACT or 1140 SAT. Separately, keeping your GPA at 3.5 or higher can matter for GPA-based scholarships.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Hawaii at Hilo facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Hawaii at Hilo enrolls 2,292 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. UH Hilo has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 48% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.8:1.

Location

Hilo, HI

Undergrad Enrollment2,292

Freshman Retention73%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio11.8:1

Graduation Rate48%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UH Hilo?

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Key University of Hawaii at Hilo application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

UH Hilo is test-optional, so this timeline only matters if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscoring retakes; a December retake should still arrive before the July 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

UH Hilo is a public university with in-state tuition of $7,344 and out-of-state tuition of $20,304. Students can compare these costs with available grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to estimate what they may pay after aid.

In-State Tuition$7,344

Out-of-State Tuition$20,304

Room and Board$11,586

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$50

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at Grad$0

At University of Hawaii at Hilo, out-of-state tuition is $20,304, while in-state tuition is $7,344. Room and board adds about $11,586, so students should budget beyond tuition for housing and meals. For cost context, average debt at graduation is reported as $0.