University of Hawaii at Hilo Acceptance Rate
Hilo, Hawaii · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,562
- Admitted
- 2,300
- Yield
- 16%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate has risen from 71.3% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,689 to 2,562 (+52%) over that period.
Its 89.8% rate makes University of Hawaii at Hilo more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Hawaii schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.7% for women vs 87.3% for men, a 3.4-point gap). University of Hawaii at Hilo has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,689 | 1,205 | 71.3% | 434 |
| 2015–16 | 1,541 | 1,098 | 71.3% | 385 |
| 2016–17 | 1,618 | 1,118 | 69.1% | 374 |
| 2017–18 | 1,709 | 1,331 | 77.9% | 416 |
| 2018–19 | 1,816 | 1,428 | 78.6% | 413 |
| 2019–20 | 4,161 | 2,148 | 51.6% | 449 |
| 2020–21 | 3,152 | 2,327 | 73.8% | 462 |
| 2021–22 | 2,900 | 2,673 | 92.2% | 459 |
| 2022–23 | 2,595 | 2,186 | 84.2% | 392 |
| 2023–24 | 2,562 | 2,300 | 89.8% | 367 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,753 | 1,590 | 90.7% |
| Men | 766 | 669 | 87.3% |
| Unknown | 43 | 41 | 95.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 478–570 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 420–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–22 | 41% |
How University of Hawaii compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate is 89.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,300 admitted of 2,562 applicants).
Is University of Hawaii at Hilo test optional?
University of Hawaii at Hilo is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Hawaii at Hilo?
University of Hawaii at Hilo received 2,562 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,300.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?
Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Hilo typically scored 478–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Hawaii at Hilo getting harder to get into?
University of Hawaii at Hilo has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.3% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/.