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$7,838
per year
In-State Tuition
84%
Acceptance Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
University of Hawaii Hilo is an educational institution in Hilo, HI. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Hawaii Hilo places on CLEP credit
UH Hilo applies a maximum of 30 credits earned through credit-by-examination toward a bachelor's degree.
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Science & Research
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Arts & Communications
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
5
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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UH Hilo offers Hawaii high school graduates the Hawaii Scholars Award and Chancellor's Scholarship, plus merit and essay awards.
Hawaii Scholars Award
Automatic$1,000 per year
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment; up to four years.
Automatic with admission, first-come, first-served until funding runs out.
For graduates of a Hawaii high school or Hawaii homeschooled students. Funding is limited.
Chancellor's Scholarship
CompetitiveCovers four years of tuition.
Renewable: 3.25 cumulative GPA, 30 credits per year, full-time continuous enrollment.
Application, transcript and personal statement were due March 1, 2026 for the last posted cycle.
For first-time freshmen who are Hawaii residents and Hawaii high school graduates or homeschooled students; asks for demonstrated leadership and/or community service and a personal essay.
Merit-Based Achievement Scholarships
CompetitiveMay cover up to the cost of UH Hilo tuition.
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Apply through the UH System Common Scholarship Application.
For residents and non-residents; first-time and transfer students. Criteria are not published.
My Journey Scholarship
CompetitiveNo published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Separate 500-word essay; deadline was March 1, 2026 for the last posted cycle.
For new, incoming full-time undergraduates. Amount is not published. Awardees are selected in four essay categories.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,983
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$47,856
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Sep 2026
Conditions University of Hawaii Hilo places on CLEP credit
UH Hilo applies a maximum of 30 credits earned through credit-by-examination toward a bachelor's degree.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaii County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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