University of Hawaii at Hilo

www.hilo.hawaii.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,344

2023 Average Net Price

$12,936

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

2,562 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,781

73.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.6%

169 Graduates

About

University of Hawaii at Hilo is a higher education institution located in Hawaii County, HI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Hawaii at Hilo were General Psychology (67 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees), and Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography (46 degrees).

In 2023, 682 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Hawaii at Hilo. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was two or more races (216 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (138 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $7,344, which is $−17,231 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Hawaii at Hilo was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 732 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $7,344, which is $17,231 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,936.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending University of Hawaii at Hilo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,344

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo was $7,344. The cost of tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo is $−17,231 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Hawaii at Hilo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,936

2023 Value

6.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Hawaii at Hilo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,936. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Hawaii at Hilo grew by 6.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Hawaii at Hilo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,866

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Hawaii at Hilo was of $10,866 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.32% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Hawaii at Hilo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at University of Hawaii at Hilo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 33.3% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Hawaii at Hilo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Hawaii at Hilo was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 732 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Hawaii at Hilo received 2,562 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.27% annual growth. Out of those 2,562 applicants, 2,300 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,781 students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2023. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Hawaii at Hilo has an overall enrollment yield of 16%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,300

Accepted Out of 2,562

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Hawaii at Hilo was 89.8% (2,300 admissions from 2,562 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.27%, while admissions grew by 5.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Hawaii at Hilo (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

23% of enrolled first-time students at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Hawaii at Hilo had a total enrollment of 2,781 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Hawaii at Hilo is 2,048 students and the part-time enrollment is 733. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Hilo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Hawaii at Hilo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35% Two or More Races, 19.1% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 8.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.22% Black or African American, and 0.827% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Hilo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (22.1%), followed by White Female (12.8%) and Two or More Races Male (12.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (29.9%), followed by Two or More Races Female (17.4%) and Asian Male (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,781 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Hawaii at Hilo is 2,048 and the part-time enrollment is 733. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Hilo are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Hawaii at Hilo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Hawaii at Hilo was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Hawaii at Hilo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Hawaii at Hilo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Two or More Races
974 enrolled students
White
531 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
428 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Hawaii at Hilo is 35% Two or More Races, 19.1% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 8.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.22% Black or African American, and 0.827% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 22 students (0.791%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 248 more women than men received degrees from University of Hawaii at Hilo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Hawaii at Hilo is two or more races (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (138 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Hawaii at Hilo is General Psychology (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees) and Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography (46 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Hawaii at Hilo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (34 degrees), and Physical Sciences (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo are Other managers (135,101 people), Postsecondary teachers (120,173 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (90,846 people), Physicians (85,031 people), and Secondary school teachers (81,804 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (34 degrees), Physical Sciences (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo are Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (34 degrees), Physical Sciences (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (729,233 people), Elementary & secondary schools (666,635 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (609,456 people), Outpatient care centers (276,996 people), and Offices of physicians (272,592 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
67 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
59 degrees awarded
Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Hawaii at Hilo was General Psychology with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Hawaii at Hilo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

217

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

465

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 217 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hawaii at Hilo, which is 0.467 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (465).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hawaii at Hilo in Pharmacy, which is 0.6 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hawaii at Hilo in General Psychology, which is 7.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from University of Hawaii at Hilo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Hawaii at Hilo is Female and Black or African American (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.592% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Two or More Races
216 degrees awarded
Asian
138 degrees awarded
White
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Hawaii at Hilo is two or more races (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (138 degrees).

0.293% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Two or More Races Female
140 degrees awarded
White Female
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Hawaii at Hilo is two or more races female (140 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more two or more races female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (94 degrees).

Operations

University of Hawaii at Hilo has an endowment valued at nearly $325k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.5M (462%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Hawaii at Hilo had a total salary expenditure of 122M. University of Hawaii at Hilo employs 75 Professors, 53 Associate professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Hawaii at Hilo are Male Professor (42), Male Associate professor (36), and Female Professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Hawaii at Hilo are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 67 employees, Service, with 54 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees.

Endowment

$325k

2023 Endowment

10.9%

growth from 2022

University of Hawaii at Hilo has an endowment valued at about $325k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Hawaii at Hilo grew 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Hawaii at Hilo (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$56.1M

2023 Salaries

1.07%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Hawaii at Hilo paid a median of $56.1M in salaries, which represents 45.8% of their overall expenditure ($122M) and a 1.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.619% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.784% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.6M

Instructional Salaries

178

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Hawaii at Hilo paid a total of $19.6M to 178 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Hawaii at Hilo were Professor with 75 employees, Associate professor with 53 employees, and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Hawaii at Hilo were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees, Service with 54 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Hawaii at Hilo was Male Professor with 42 employees, Male Associate professor with 36 employees, and Female Professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Hawaii at Hilo.

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