Campus & Student Life at University of Hawaii at Hilo

Home to about 2,671 undergraduates in 2020, UH Hilo is a small, public university located in Hilo, Hawaii. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UH Hilo offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UH Hilo can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UH Hilo Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UH Hilo Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UH Hilo Disability Services.

UH Hilo for the Military

While not a "service academy", UH Hilo does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UH Hilo Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UH Hilo for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Hawaii at Hilo

UH Hilo offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Hawaii at Hilo

UH Hilo has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,671 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,112 (79.1%). Part-time attendance was 559 (20.9%).

University of Hawaii at Hilo is Ranked #215 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UH Hilo receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UH Hilo #215 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UH Hilo by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UH Hilo Diversity Guide.

University of Hawaii at Hilo Competes in the NCAA

UH Hilo has a total of 204 student athletes, 102 men and 102 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Hawaii at Hilo Athletics