- Acceptance rate: 61% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 455–565 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–22 composite
- Average net price: $12,936 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Hawaii at Hilo reported: an acceptance rate of 61% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Hawaii at Hilo reviews each application.
University of Hawaii at Hilo GPA requirements
University of Hawaii at Hilo requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Hawaii at Hilo hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Hawaii at Hilo acceptance rate
University of Hawaii at Hilo admitted 1,395 of 2,301 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 61%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public 4-year university in Hilo, Hawaii, with 2,292 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Hawaii at Hilo in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 455 | 500 | 565 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 | 20 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1028 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Hawaii at Hilo looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Hawaii at Hilo awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,936 a year at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into the University of Hawaii at Hilo with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Hawaii at Hilo admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Hawaii at Hilo students have?
The middle 50% of University of Hawaii at Hilo's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–610 in reading and writing and 455–565 in math; ACT composite 15–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate was 61% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,395 of 2,301 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of Hawaii at Hilo test optional?
Yes. University of Hawaii at Hilo considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 41% sent ACT scores.
How selective is the University of Hawaii at Hilo?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of Hawaii at Hilo admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Hawaii at Hilo?
A lot: University of Hawaii at Hilo requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at the University of Hawaii at Hilo if a parent went there?
No. University of Hawaii at Hilo doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of Hawaii at Hilo after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,936 a year at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Hawaii at Hilo accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Hawaii at Hilo awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Hawaii at Hilo's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Hawaii at HiloU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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