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University Of Hawaii At Hilo is found in Hilo, Hawaii. Hilo is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at University Of Hawaii At Hilo.
The school is known for its programs in media, science, agricultural science and management, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission to University Of Hawaii At Hilo is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 3,422 in 2005 at University Of Hawaii At Hilo. The school has a large minority student population.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Far West Region and Pacific West Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo
200 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
General Phone: (808) 974-7311
Admissions Phone: (808) 974-7414
Financial Aid Phone: (808) 974-7323
http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/
University Of Hawaii At Hilo awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 139 | sociology, English, anthropology, political science, history, Native American studies, economics, geography, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 77 | psychology |
| Science | 60 | biology, marine biology, natural sciences, geology, astronomy, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 44 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education, Native American education |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management |
| Media | 36 | communication studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 26 | agriculture |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Hawaii At Hilo in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 453 | 30 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 41 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Hawaii At Hilo had a total enrollment of 3,422 students (3,019 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 47% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 57% |
| California | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| American Samoa | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
University Of Hawaii At Hilo offers campus housing for 623 of its 3,019 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hilo, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,703 | 940 | 55% | 441 | 47% |
| Men | 713 | 386 | 54% | 196 | 51% |
| Women | 990 | 554 | 56% | 245 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (808) 974-7414
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,603 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,171 |
| Room and board | $ 5,472 |
| Room charge | $ 2,194 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,793 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,048 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,549 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Hawaii At Hilo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 161100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (808) 974-7323
University Of Hawaii At Hilo has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $80,846 | 5 | $79,715 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $69,766 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,221 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $72,358 | 8 | $73,457 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $72,895 | 9 | $64,809 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $57,199 | 14 | $60,024 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $52,295 | 21 | $48,283 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $38,755 | 13 | $38,582 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $58,937 | 57 | $51,564 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Baseball | Independent Far West Region |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 45 | 117 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Track | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 37 | 55 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Indian/Native American Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Geography
History, General
Japanese Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Hawaii At Hilo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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