University Of Hawaii At Hilo

The University of Hawaii at Hilo, also known as UH Hilo, was originally established in 1941 as the Hawaii Vocational College. In 1970, the college received university status and was christened University of Hawaii at Hilo. UH Hilo is a branch of the University of Hawaii system and offers enrollment to more than 3,000 students per year. The university grants bachelor degrees in arts, education, business administration, and nursing. It also grants master degrees in arts, education, and science, as well as doctorate degrees. It has under it the following divisions:

• College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Continuing Education and Community Service
• College of Hawaiian Language
• College of Pharmacy

UH Hilo supports more than 40 registered clubs and organizations. Among them are Delta Sigma Pi, Agriculture Club, Hawaiian Kinoball Organization, History Club, and Student Art Association.

University Of Hawaii At Hilo Highlights

Where University Of Hawaii At Hilo stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in science, agricultural science and management, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, mathematics, media, and music.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Hawaii At Hilo was 3,573 in 2007 (3,118 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: University Of Hawaii At Hilo participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

University Of Hawaii At Hilo provides on-campus housing for 609 of its 3,118 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

University Of Hawaii At Hilo Admissions (2007)

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