University of Hawaii at Hilo

The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is a public university with a comprehensive portfolio of distinguished undergraduate programs, complemented by select graduate and professional degrees. As a member of our ‘Ohana (family), we challenge you to reach your highest level of academic achievement through learning, discovery and creativity inside and outside the classroom. Our kuleana (responsibility) is to improve the quality of life of the people of Hawai‘i, the Pacific region and the world. We are committed to excellence in higher education and learning with aloha. We inspire our students to explore, investigate and discover, while cultivating innovative and critical thinking. Our faculty and students undertake research activities that enhance both our students’ learning and our university’s contribution to academia and society. With an educational experince rooted in place, culture, and diversity, your journey is our focus.

WUE-Eligible Programs

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Supplimentary Information

Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $9,288
  • WUE: $11,016
  • Resident: $7,344
  • Nonresident: $20,304

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
  • Separate WUE Application Req'd: Yes
  • Min. High School GPA: 2.7
  • Min. College GPA (Transfers): 2.0

*Requirements may vary by major

Application Deadlines

  • WUE Fall Deadline: 7/1/25
  • Freshman Fall Deadline: 7/1/25
  • Transfer Fall Deadline: 7/1/25
  • WUE Spring Deadline: 12/1/24
  • Freshman Spring Deadline: 12/1/24
  • Transfer Spring Deadline: 12/1/24

Quick Facts

  • Located in: Hilo, Hawaii
  • Type: 4-Year Public
  • Minority Serving Institution:
    • Alaska Native-Serving Institution/Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution;Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
  • Campus Housing Available: Yes
  • Interstate Passport Member: Yes