University of Hawai‘i at

Hilo

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The Big Island of Hawai‘i is a natural living laboratory of active volcanoes, deep oceans, the world's best telescopes and a rich cultural landscape. UH Hilo bachelor's and master's degree programs take advantage of it all.

Areas of Excellence

Atmosphere The UH Hilo campus is safe and personal, similar to a small private college.

National Rankings UH Hilo ranks in the top 10 for both ethnic diversity and the low percentage of students with debt at graduation, according to U.S. News and World Reports.

Hawaiian Studies UH Hilo is the only place in the nation where students can earn a Master’s degree in indigenous language studies.

Natural Laboratory The Big Island of Hawai‘i is an unparalleled natural laboratory for the study of volcanoes, astronomy and marine sciences.

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Contact Information

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091

email uhhadm@hawaii.edu

tel. (808) 974-7414
toll free (800) 897-HILO
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UH Hilo: At a Glance
Fast Facts
IslandHawai‘i
LocationHilo
Established1947
Programs Offered
Total    62
1st Professional1
Doctorate1
Master’s 6
Post Baccalaureate3
Bachelor’s 34
Undergraduate Certificate        17
Enrollment
Total Enrollment3,507
Undergraduate3,276
Graduate231
Student:Faculty Ratio14:1

Figures from the Institutional Research Office MAPS reports 2006-2007 and Fall 2004 for Student:Faculty Ratio.

Student Diversity Chart showing student diversity at Hilo; 38% Caucasian; 16% Hawaiian/Part Hawaiian; 12% Japanese; 11% Mixed; 6% Pacific Islander; 5% Filipino; 2% Chinese; 10% Other