Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at University Of Hawaii At Hilo
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$21K
+
Room
$8K
+
Books
$1,350
=
Sticker Price
$20,914
$21K+$8K+$1,350=$20,914
Your Family Income
Sticker
$20,914
−
Your Aid
$8,307
=
Net Price
$12,607
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$20,914
Tuition and Fees
$20,798
Room and Board
$8,248
Books and Supplies
$1,350
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$8,851
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$12,063
University Of Hawaii At Hilo Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,081
$30–48k
$9,707
$48–75k
$12,607
$75–110k
$14,862
$110k+
$19,851
Understanding Your Aid Package
University Of Hawaii At Hilo has a sticker price of $20,914 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $20,914/year
Average aid: $8,851 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,607/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$20,500
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $24,880
Median Parent PLUS Loans$18,944
Debt Manageability
0.43x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,856
vs $50,116 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+29%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-6,420
30th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$26,276
25th %ile
$68,319
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about University Of Hawaii At Hilo Cost & Financial Aid
University Of Hawaii At Hilo's published tuition is $20,914 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,607—a difference of $8,307.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,081 at University Of Hawaii At Hilo. 40% of students receive Pell Grants.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for University graduates is $20,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $217 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $19,851 at University—still $1,063 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
