About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Henrilene Pickens
Visiting Coordinator
Visiting Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 967204091
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 967204091
Phone
8008974456
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Classroom Building (opened Fall '02)
University Campus Center Plaza (opening Sp '04)
University Lava Landing (Student Cyber Lounge)
University Mo`okini Library
University Theatre
Student Life Center Facilities (Opening Spr 08)
University Campus Center Plaza (opening Sp '04)
University Lava Landing (Student Cyber Lounge)
University Mo`okini Library
University Theatre
Student Life Center Facilities (Opening Spr 08)
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Prince Kuhio Plaza
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Akaka Falls
Waipi`o Valley
Old Downtown Hilo
Lyman House Museum, Tsunami Museum
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Akaka Falls
Waipi`o Valley
Old Downtown Hilo
Lyman House Museum, Tsunami Museum
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Closest airport: Hilo International (approx. 3.0 miles from campus),
Various Taxi Service, Car Rentals
Driving Instructions to Campus
Start: Depart Hilo International Airport Access Rd (North-West) 1.4 miles;
Keep STRAIGHT onto Kekuanaoa St 0.8 miles;
Turn LEFT (South) onto Kilauea Ave 0.6 miles;
Turn RIGHT (West) onto W Kawili St 0.3 miles;
End: Univeristy of Hawai`i at Hilo
Total Route 3.2 miles approx. 10 minutes
Local Accommodations
Hawai`i Naniloa Hotel, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo Seaside Hotel,
Arnott's Lodge, Hilo Bay Hotel Uncle Billy's
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Overview
Applicants: 1,500
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 600
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 24
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — July 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
300
with Terminal Degree
156
Men
144
Women
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Natural Sciences.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Naleen Andrade
Professor, Psychiatry, U. Hawaii-Manoa
Dr. Martin Dickman
Professor, Plant Pathology, U. Nebraska
Dennis Lee, PE
Chief Engineer of Operations, Haw Cty Water Dept.
Wayne Miyao
VP, Corp. Marketing, City Bank
Dr. Henry Lee Loy, MD
MD, Family Practitioner
James Malinchak
National Public Speaker, Author
Mohd Rosly Selamat
CEO, Malaysian Tourism Center
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 12
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,825
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,970
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,423
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,216
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,640
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,112
Required Fees
$304
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,017
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,585
Transportation for Commuters
$243
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,134
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,529
Demographics
19.35%
Asian
1.06%
Black
9.51%
Hispanic
24.28%
Caucasian
5.11%
International
59% female
41% male
35% are out of state
80% are full time
20% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
26%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
64%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
43
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Vulcans)
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Women's Sports (Vulcans)
4 Sports
Cross Country
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Support group meets once/wk
Minority Support Groups: -Hawaiian Leadership Development Program
-Minority Access and Achievement Program
-Student Support Services Program (TRIO)
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
