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.
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 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
Degrees & Certificates Offered
2,593
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
384
Graduate Students
Graduate Students
69.9%
Full-time Students
Full-time Students
30.1%
Part-Time Students
Part-Time Students
48%
Pell Grant Recipients*
Pell Grant Recipients*
*of eligible, full-time students, Fall 2023
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.
University of Hawai‘i Hilo news
- UH Hilo expands NIL opportunities with Athlete’s Thread partnership
- UH proposes 2-year tuition freeze, increases beginning in 2029
- Vulcans junior named PacWest Defender of the Week
- UH launches free ‘AI for Hawaiʻi’ course for everyone
- UH Hilo student recognized nationally for civic service, leadership
- Image of the Week: First week fun
- From NASA to the Pacific: Kelly Luis is reimagining marine science at UH Hilo
- Public input sought on update to UH Maunakea Master Plan
- UH Hilo begins fall 2026 with resilience after Hurricane Lala
- 75 UH Hilo athletes earn academic achievement award
- September 2026 anniversaries
- Sensory spaces expand to all 10 UH campuses, supporting campus well-being
- Moving forward together: Withdrawing the interim free expression policy (Time, Place and Manner Policy)
- Image of the Week: First day of class
- President Hensel outlines reorganization to boost student success
- New UH Board of Regents Chair Akitake outlines priorities for year ahead
- UH takes new systemwide approach to financial resources
- UH Hilo students test AI in nature
- UH Hilo ʻōpelu research wins top honor
- UH posts $647.3M in FY 2026 extramural funding, 2nd-highest total and 5th year $500M+
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