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University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Also known as: UH Hilo, University of Hawaii Hilo

Public school in Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America

Established in 1945 as a branch of UH Mānoa and reorganized as its own campus in 1970, UH Hilo offers 33 undergraduate and three graduate degree programs across liberal arts, sciences, and professional fields. Accredited by WSCUC, it enrolls over 3,500 students on its 115-acre campus and emphasizes research, cultural heritage, and community engagement.

public

research-oriented

land-grant

regional

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SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

UH Hilo maintains a test-optional policy: SAT or ACT scores are not required for applicants with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.7 or higher; those below 2.7 may optionally submit test scores for sliding-scale consideration.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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