by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Hawaii at Hilo, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Hilo were $7,838 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $20,798. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees added up to $494 in-state and $494 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Total | $7,838 | $20,798 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does University of Hawaii at Hilo charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Hawaii at Hilo prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In HI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, University of Hawaii at Hilo is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Hawaii at Hilo Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Hawaii at Hilo has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| One Year Ago | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,344 | $20,304 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UH Hilo has trended over the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Hawaii at Hilo, go to the University of Hawaii at Hilo Financial Aid page.