University of Hawaii at Hilo - Enrollment & Accreditation

Enrollment & Accreditation

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo primarily serves residents of Hawaiʻi but also enjoys a diverse student body from many Pacific Island and Asian locations, as well as from around the United States. The diversity comes from a blend of local, U.S. continental, and international students from over 40 countries, making UH Hilo a unique global village community.

In 1986, UH Hilo enrolled 1,600 students. Since 1998, UH Hilo has steadily increased enrollment every year. The Fall 2009 headcount of 3,974 is the highest enrollment in the history of the campus and a 150% increase since 1986.

As of Spring 2010, UH Hilo offers 36 undergraduate, 6 graduate, and 2 doctoral degree programs. The school was first accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1976 and accreditation is currently reaffirmed through 2014.

Students may transfer credits to other American or foreign universities on the same basis as course credits are transferred by other accredited American universities. Documents relating to the accreditation of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo are available to the public at the Edwin H. Mookini Library and on the UH Hilo website.