University of Hawaii at Hilo Demographics & Diversity Overview

76%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
3%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Hawaii at Hilo has a diverse student body with 76% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
20.6%(513)
Hispanic
16.6%(412)
African American
1.2%(29)
Asian
14.0%(348)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(21)
Pacific Islander
8.4%(209)
Two or More Races
38.0%(945)
Unknown
0.3%(8)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color76%
Total Enrollment2,977
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

University of Hawaii at Hilo offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Hawaii at Hilo has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.2%(913)
Women
64.8%(1,680)

Gender Statistics

Men913

31% of total enrollment

Women1,680

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Hawaii at Hilo serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.8%(228)
18-19
27.8%(722)
20-21
26.2%(680)
22-24
16.9%(437)
25+
20.3%(526)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.6%(14)
22-24
29.2%(112)
25+
67.2%(258)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Hawaii at Hilo attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 28% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.0%(245)
Out-of-State
28.5%(101)
International
2.5%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State245

69% of student body

Out-of-State101

28% of student body

International9

3% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

76%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age