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University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Interested in attending University of Hawaii at Hilo?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Hawaii at Hilo, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

60
%
Acceptance rate
3.5
Average High School GPA
July 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Hawaii at Hilo?

60%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UH Hilo accepted 60% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,295 people applied and 1,396 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
912 / 1525 (60%)
Men
469 / 770 (61%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Hawaii at Hilo:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at University of Hawaii at Hilo, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Hawaii at Hilo by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UH Hilo considers:

Not Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Hawaii at Hilo?

3.5
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Hawaii at Hilo as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.5. 19% of freshmen who attended UH Hilo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
14%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

23%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

41%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
455
75th Percentile
565
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
945
75th Percentile
1140

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Hawaii at Hilo. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification
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