UH Hilo: At a Glance

UH Hilo: At a Glance 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. Apply today Pay for College 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 93 Degrees & Certificates Offered 2,593 Undergraduate Students 384 Graduate Students 69.9% Full-time Students 30.1% Part-Time Students 48% Pell Grant Recipients* *of eligible, full-time students, Fall 2023 View more facts > 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. Explore UH Hilo Athletics University of Hawai‘i Hilo news Image of the Week: J-Pop Demon Killaz Crisis to success: UH Hilo’s support system saves students Hawaiian Word of the Week: Leʻaleʻa 2026 legislative update: Conference week begins as session nears end Ululaumāhie at UH Hilo becomes living classroom, sanctuary Invitation to a virtual keynote: Microsoft AI Innovation Officer April President’s Report: Legislative updates, Giving Day results, Rainbow Wahine water polo Image of the Week: Bash splash UH Hilo’s Kīpuka director steps out of ʻōlapa line into Royal Court Giving Day: $1.3M demonstrates the power, commitment of UH ʻohana Featured video: UH Hilo campus news and events 200 W. Kawili St. Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 932-7799 toll free (800) 897- HILO Need more info? MyUH Services for new and prospective UH Hilo students.