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Can You Afford University of Hawaii at Hilo?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UH Hilo’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $11,999 & $34,314

Worried about paying the full cost of $34,314 to attend University of Hawaii at Hilo? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Hawaii, the university offers a discount of 62.3% off tuition and fees. Also, 76.4% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $6,938. Students from low-income families receive an average of $9,355 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Hawaii (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,838
+ Room and board$8,248
+ Other expenses$5,268
Total cost$21,354
Affordability Score (69 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Hawaii (with average aid)

Total cost$21,354
- Grants and scholarships$6,938
Net price$14,416
Affordability Score (70 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Hawaii

Total cost$21,354
- Grants and scholarships$9,355
Net price$11,999
Affordability Score (73 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$20,798
+ Room and board$8,248
+ Other expenses$5,268
Total cost$34,314
Affordability Score (43 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$34,314
- Grants and scholarships$6,938
Net price$27,376
Affordability Score (32 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$34,314
- Grants and scholarships$9,355
Net price$24,959
Affordability Score (27 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UH Hilo.

Projected Costs Between $48,249 and $203,409 For a Four Year Degree. Between $24,088 and $99,661 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2020 - 2021 was $21,354. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.3% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $22,787 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $25,118, for a bachelor degree candidate ($23,539 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $95,758 over the course of four years ($46,325 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $147,295 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.0%. The expected two-year cost is $72,168.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Hawaii at Hilo

Cost With Interest for Residents of Hawaii

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.7%3.3%
Freshman year$12,035$15,217$22,787
Senior year$12,053$15,634$23,539
Total 2-year net price$24,088$30,851$46,325
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$9,177$11,753$17,648
Total monthly payment$277$355$533
Total amount paid$33,265$42,604$63,973
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.7%3.3%
Freshman year$12,035$15,217$22,787
Senior year$12,089$16,502$25,118
Total 4-year net price$48,249$63,415$95,758
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$18,381$24,159$36,480
Total monthly payment$555$730$1,102
Total amount paid$66,629$87,574$132,239

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.5%2.0%
Freshman year$24,999$28,203$35,721
Senior year$25,019$28,626$36,446
Total 2-year net price$50,018$56,830$72,168
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,055$21,650$27,493
Total monthly payment$576$654$831
Total amount paid$69,073$78,480$99,661
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.5%2.0%
Freshman year$24,999$28,203$35,721
Senior year$25,059$29,492$37,941
Total 4-year net price$100,116$115,378$147,295
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$38,140$43,955$56,114
Total monthly payment$1,152$1,328$1,695
Total amount paid$138,256$159,332$203,409

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Hawaii at Hilo.

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