UH at Hilo Admission Requirements

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UH at Hilo Admission Overview

UH at Hilo admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year UH at Hilo admitted 60.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 945-1175 / ACT 15-22. UH at Hilo is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UH at Hilo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UH at Hilo Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

60.6%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The UH at Hilo acceptance rate is 60.6%. Last year, 1,395 of 2,301 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Hawaii.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UH at Hilo and can you get accepted?

UH at Hilo is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Hawaii at Hilo typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UH at Hilo GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.36

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UH at Hilo typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UH at Hilo is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #6 in Hawaii for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UH at Hilo SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

945-1175

Freshmen who sent SAT

15%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 455
Composite 945

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 565
Composite 1175

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UH at Hilo typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 945–1175) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. UH at Hilo ranks #5 in the state of Hawaii for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 945 to 1175

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UH at Hilo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1060 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Hawaii at Hilo
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1175+	Above 75th	>75%
1060 to 1175	Avg +	61%-75%
945 to 1060	Avg -	45%-61%
Below 945	Below mid-50	<45%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UH at Hilo ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

41%

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 15
Composite 15

75th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 20
Composite 22

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UH at Hilo typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 15–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UH at Hilo places #4 among colleges in Hawaii for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UH at Hilo without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Hawaii at Hilo
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22+	Above 75th	>77%
18 to 22	Avg +	61%-77%
15 to 18	Avg -	47%-61%
Below 15	Below mid-50	<47%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

53% of University of Hawaii at Hilo freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 23% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Hawaii at Hilo students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	23.2%
Top 25% of class	52.6%
Top 50% of class	88%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Hawaii at Hilo admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,520	753	2,301
Accepted	912	468	1,395
Acceptance Rate	60%	62%	61%
Enrolled	204	138	344
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	29%	25%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Hawaii at Hilo and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Hawaii at Hilo application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Hawaii at Hilo is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UH at Hilo is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (945-1175); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025