# UH Hilo / UHH: SAT Scores & Admissions Data | 1600.now Source: https://1600.now/college/university-of-hawaii-at-hilo --- ## University of Hawaii at Hilo SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Hilo, HI · Public · Doctoral / professional SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 950–1180 · Range midpoint ~1070 Acceptance rate: 61% Enrollment: 2,160 ACT middle 50%: 15–22 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How UH Hilo / UHH compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #175 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 3 in HI. - Its 61% acceptance rate is more selective than 60% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Reading and Writing (540 Math vs 570 Reading and Writing). - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($47,856) are $15,210 below the $63,066 median across that pool. - Out-of-state students pay $12,960 more per year than in-state students ($20,798 vs $7,838). National SAT rank: #175 of 197 SAT rank in HI: #3 of 3 More selective than: 60% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$15,210 ### What the numbers say about UH Hilo / UHH - The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 950 to 1180. A planning score near or above 1220 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 61% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 48% completion rate and $47,856 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1070 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1070) [Plan for a 1200](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1200-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://hilo.hawaii.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $7,838 Tuition (out-of-state): $20,798 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $47,856 4-year completion rate (150% time): 48% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **950** and **1180**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1220 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1180 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1070 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **950 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1180 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 950–1170 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 950 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to UH Hilo / UHH's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [University of Northwestern-St Paul](https://1600.now/college/university-of-northwestern-st-paul) | Saint Paul, MN | 870–1270 | 93% | | [Flagler College](https://1600.now/college/flagler-college) | Saint Augustine, FL | 960–1190 | 81% | | [Grand Canyon University](https://1600.now/college/grand-canyon-university) | Phoenix, AZ | 1010–1110 | 79% | | [Georgia State University](https://1600.now/college/georgia-state-university) | Atlanta, GA | 940–1180 | 55% | | [Georgia Southern University](https://1600.now/college/georgia-southern-university) | Statesboro, GA | 990–1130 | 88% | | [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](https://1600.now/college/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock) | Little Rock, AR | 960–1210 | 59% | ### Questions about UH Hilo / UHH #### What SAT score do I need for UH Hilo / UHH? University of Hawaii at Hilo's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 950–1180, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1220 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is UH Hilo / UHH's acceptance rate? University of Hawaii at Hilo's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 61%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend UH Hilo / UHH? Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $7,838 and out-of-state is approximately $20,798. These figures exclude room, board, and fees. #### Is UH Hilo / UHH test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Hawaii at Hilo's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [hilo.hawaii.edu](https://hilo.hawaii.edu/)