University of Hawaii at Hilo Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
3,568

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
18%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14K

Avg. Financial Aid

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a state university with a private college atmosphere. We offer small class sizes, a low faculty-to-student ratio and opportunites for research and hands-on-learning. As a public university, the University of Hawaii at Hilo has a unique position in the State—and country—by offering a rigorous and enaging curriculum at an affordable tuition rate. The admission requirements are moderately selective, allowing above-average students the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a small school experience. UH Hilo is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Overview

Total Faculty	218
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,818
Part-Time Undergraduate	750
Application Acceptance Rate	72%
Transfer Students	631
Programs	44 Programs
Courses	2,216 Courses
Equivalencies	1,888 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,184
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,776
Books and Supplies	$1,212
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	47%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,158
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	63%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,826

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

If you are interested in receiving financial assistance, please request a financial aid application or go online at www.fafsa.gov and file by March 1.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	July 1
Spring	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer students should have completed 24 college-level semester credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for admission.
Official Transcripts:

Students transferring from outside the UH system must arrange for all official college transcripts to be sent. Those who have completed fewer than 24 acceptable semester hours must also submit their high school transcript.
SAT Scores:

Those who have completed fewer than 24 acceptable semester hours must also submit SAT or ACT results.
Essay:

University of Hawaii at Hilo does not publish a requirement for an essay or personal statement.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Apply Here:

http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/admissions/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

A D is accepted if you are coming from a UH System schools. If you are coming from any other school, the minimum grade accepted for transfer credit is a C-.
Credits (Min/Max):

UH-Hilo does not publish a minimum/maximum transfer credit requirement. Please review their Transfer Policy Document linked below.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of Hawaii Hilo Transfer Credit Policy.pdf