UH Hilo: At a Glance

Hawaiʻi 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.
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Areas of Excellence

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Atmosphere

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

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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.

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Hawaiian Studies

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

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Natural Laboratory

The Big Island of Hawaiʻi is an unparalleled natural laboratory for the study of volcanoes, astronomy, agriculture and marine sciences.

Fast Facts about UH Hilo

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Degrees & Certificates Offered
2,593
Undergraduate Students
384
Graduate Students
69.9%
Full-time Students
30.1%
Part-Time Students
48%
Pell Grant Recipients*
*of eligible, full-time students, Fall 2023

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UH Hilo Athletics

We are a member of the Pacific West Conference. Our NCAA Division II athletics program has 15 — seven men’s and eight women’s teams that compete.

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200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 932-7799
toll free (800) 897- HILO

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