University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 945 and 1175 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 19
Popular programs at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 89 | |
| 2 | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 69 | |
| 3 | Psychology, General. | 62 | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 57 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 50 | |
| 6 | Communication and Media Studies. | 47 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 30 | |
| 8 | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 30 | |
| 9 | Agriculture, General. | 23 | |
| 10 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 19 | |
| 11 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 15 | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | |
| 13 | Sociology. | 14 | |
| 14 | Anthropology. | 12 | |
| 15 | Political Science and Government. | 11 | |
| 16 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 10 | |
| 17 | Geography and Cartography. | 10 | |
| 18 | Computer Science. | 9 | |
| 19 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 7 | |
| 20 | Mathematics. | 7 |
Showing top 20 of 31 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo has an acceptance rate of 61% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Hilo typically score between 945 and 1175 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Hawaii at Hilo is approximately $11,856 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Hawaii at Hilo is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.