More selective than 80% of Hawaii colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
23% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 41% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Hawaii at Hilo over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Hawaii at Hilo SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Hawaii at Hilo is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT math | 455 | 565 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 945 | 1175 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Hawaii at Hilo admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 61% | 490–610 | 455–565 | 15–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 478–570 | 420–540 | 15–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Hawaii at Hilo compared with other Hawaii colleges?
University of Hawaii at Hilo has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 6 Hawaii colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | 47% | 53% | $16,774 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | 61% | 48% | $11,856 |
| 3 | Hawaii Pacific University | 86% | 35% | $29,657 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 87% | 64% | $15,664 |
| 5 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | 91% | 55% | $28,856 |
| 6 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | 95% | 50% | $10,327 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Hawaii colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Hawaii at Hilo
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Hawaii at Hilo admissions questions
What is the University of Hawaii at Hilo acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii at Hilo accepts 61% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,300 of 2,562 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Hawaii at Hilo require the SAT or ACT?
University of Hawaii at Hilo considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 23% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 41% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
The middle 50% of University of Hawaii at Hilo enrolled first-year students scored 945–1175 on the SAT and 15–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (367 of 2,300).
Is University of Hawaii at Hilo getting harder to get into?
University of Hawaii at Hilo accepted 61% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Hawaii at Hilo overview