Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025
The figures displayed below reflect the estimated cost of attending the University of Hawai’i Hilo as a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year. Your actual costs may vary depending on your living arrangements and lifestyle. Indirect costs such as expenses for transportation, off-campus housing and food, and personal or miscellaneous expenses, are not amounts you pay to the university but are included below to help you plan for your enrollment at UH Hilo.
The Estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2023-2024 academic year is available for comparison (PDF).
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Undergraduate
In-State Resident
| 12 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 7,344 | 7,344 | 7,344 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Academic Year Total | 25,816 | 21,054 | 38,278 |
Non-Resident
| 12 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 20,304 | 20,304 | 20,304 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Academic Year Total | 38,776 | 34,014 | 51,238 |
WUE/Pacific Islander
WUE1: Tuition rates apply to students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington State.
Pacific Islander: Pacific Islander tuition rates apply to students from: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
| 12 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 11,016 | 11,016 | 11,016 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Academic Year Total | 29,488 | 24,726 | 41,950 |
Undergraduate/Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance (PDF) - Printer Friendly Version
Graduate
In-State Resident
| 6 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 5,868 | 5,868 | 5,868 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 680 | 680 | 680 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Academic Year Total | 24,742 | 19,980 | 37,204 |
Non-Resident
| 6 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 13,284 | 13,284 | 13,284 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 680 | 680 | 680 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Academic Year Total | 32,158 | 27,396 | 44,620 |
WRGP/Pacific Islander
WRGP2: Tuition rates apply to students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington State.
Pacific Islander: Pacific Islander tuition rates apply to students from: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
| 6 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 8,802 | 8,802 | 8,802 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 680 | 680 | 680 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Academic Year Total | 27,676 | 22,914 | 40,138 |
Undergraduate/Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance (PDF) - Printer Friendly Version
College of Pharmacy
In-State Resident
| 12 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 24,096 | 24,096 | 24,096 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 |
| Housing | 4,332 | 4,470 | 13,412 |
| Food | 9,830 | 1,916 | 5,748 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 4,140 | 4,140 | 12,418 |
| Transportation | 1,950 | 3,902 | 3,902 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Medical Insurance | 5,326 | 5,326 | 5,326 |
| Academic Year Total | 52,658 | 46,834 | 67,886 |
Non-Resident
| 12 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 41,040 | 41,040 | 41,040 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 |
| Housing | 4,332 | 4,470 | 13,412 |
| Food | 9,830 | 1,916 | 5,748 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 4,140 | 4,140 | 12,418 |
| Transportation | 1,950 | 3,902 | 3,902 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Medical Insurance | 5,326 | 5,326 | 5,326 |
| Academic Year Total | 69,602 | 63,778 | 84,830 |
Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander: Pacific Islander tuition rates apply to students from: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
| 12 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 36,144 | 36,144 | 36,144 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 |
| Housing | 4,332 | 4,470 | 13,412 |
| Food | 9,830 | 1,916 | 5,748 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 4,140 | 4,140 | 12,418 |
| Transportation | 1,950 | 3,902 | 3,902 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Medical Insurance | 5,326 | 5,326 | 5,326 |
| Academic Year Total | 64,706 | 58,882 | 79,934 |
College of Pharmacy Estimated Cost of Attendance (PDF) - Printer Friendly Version
Doctor of Nursing Practice
In-State Resident
| 9 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 14,346 | 14,346 | 14,346 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loans Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Academic Year Total | 33,560 | 28,798 | 46,022 |
Non-Resident
| 9 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 28,332 | 28,332 | 28,332 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Academic Year Total | 47,546 | 42,784 | 60,008 |
WRGP/Pacific Islander
WGRP2: Tuition rates apply to students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington State.
Pacific Islander: Pacific Islander tuition rates apply to students from: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
| 9 credit hours per semester is considered full-time | Living in Dorms | Living w/ Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 21,519 | 21,519 | 21,519 |
| Fees | 494 | 494 | 494 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| Housing | 3,544 | 3,658 | 10,974 |
| Food | 8,042 | 1,568 | 4,704 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,388 | 3,388 | 10,160 |
| Transportation | 1,596 | 3,194 | 3,194 |
| Loan Fees | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Academic Year Total | 40,733 | 35,971 | 53,195 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Estimated Cost of Attendance (PDF) - Printer Friendly Version
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Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program information and application to apply for the WUE Program at UH Hilo.
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Western Region Graduate Program (WRGP) information and application to apply for the WRGP Program at UH Hilo.