UH Hilo 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,838

Cost of attendance at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2022 for students from Hawaii.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average	$7,722
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,798

Cost of attendance at University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average	$20,994
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Hawaii at Hilo was $13,255. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UH Hilo

UH Hilo net price calculator

$13,255

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Hawaii and nationwide.

Hawaii's average	$12,123
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UH Hilo for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,255	$714 (5%)	$10,546	$11,742	$13,605	$17,048	$18,668
2021	$13,969	$369 (3%)	$10,848	$11,633	$13,873	$16,665	$18,769
2020	$14,338	$1,005 (7%)	$12,045	$11,930	$14,634	$17,139	$19,922
2019	$15,343	$1,518 (11%)	$12,702	$14,214	$16,184	$16,629	$19,869
2018	$13,825	$2,128 (18%)	$11,151	$13,047	$13,963	$18,264	$19,443
2017	$11,697	$1,184 (11%)	$9,487	$9,764	$13,049	$16,497	$16,952
2016	$10,513	$284 (3%)	$8,609	$9,298	$11,904	$14,534	$16,635
2015	$10,229	$889 (10%)	$8,323	$8,729	$10,993	$13,920	$15,268
2014	$9,340	--	$7,544	$9,066	$9,723	$12,671	$14,890

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Hawaii at Hilo's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$33,312	$1,488 (5%)	$7,838	$24,124	$1,350
2021	$31,824	$884 (3%)	$7,838	$22,646	$1,340
2020	$30,940	$458 (2%)	$7,792	$22,090	$1,058
2019	$30,482	$650 (2%)	$7,720	$21,722	$1,040
2018	$29,832	$1,294 (5%)	$7,648	$21,172	$1,012
2017	$28,538	$3,420 (14%)	$7,650	$19,936	$952
2016	$25,118	$2,688 (12%)	$7,332	$16,506	$1,280
2015	$22,430	$738 (3%)	$7,036	$14,124	$1,270
2014	$21,692	$896 (4%)	$6,536	$13,910	$1,246
2013	$20,796	--	$6,184	$13,400	$1,212

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UH Hilo provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 839 dormitories available to its students at $3,544 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UH Hilo is $394 per month.
Does UH Hilo provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UH Hilo for one academic year is $5,452, which works out to $606 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UH Hilo estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,350.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UH Hilo estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,966

If living off-campus, with family: $5,188

If living off-campus, not with family: $11,338
How much is UH Hilo application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UH Hilo offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Hawaii at Hilo cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$306	$489
For out-of-state students	$846	$1,107

Housing and Meal

University of Hawaii at Hilo offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Hawaii at Hilo for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,452	$3,544	N/A	839
2021	$5,452	$3,544	N/A	839
2020	$5,452	$3,544	N/A	839
2019	$5,452	$3,544	N/A	864
2018	$5,452	$3,544	N/A	862
2017	$5,242	$3,544	N/A	866
2016	$5,040	$3,374	N/A	910

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Hawaii at Hilo during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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