Admission & test scores

University of Hawaii at Hilo SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 945–1175 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 19. University of Hawaii at Hilo admits 61% of applicants — moderately selective. 73% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range945–1175middle half of admits

ACT midpoint19admitted students

Acceptance rate61%moderately selective

First-year retention73%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

945

Average

1028

75th percentile

1175

A quarter of admitted students scored below 945 and a quarter above 1175. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 2,160.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
University of Houston-Downtown Houston, Texas	1029	—	90%	$7,708
Aquinas College Grand Rapids, Michigan	1025	23	90%	$40,218
University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia	1032	21	52%	$6,088
Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma	1024	22	49%	$35,570
Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	1024	23	72%	$8,675
Sul Ross State University Alpine, Texas	1024	16	99%	$7,592

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Hawaii at Hilo admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 945 and 1175 on the SAT, with an average of 1028. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does University of Hawaii at Hilo require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 19.

How hard is it to get into University of Hawaii at Hilo?

University of Hawaii at Hilo admits 61% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 73% return for a second year.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.