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University of Hawaii AT Hilo
HHO, Hi 96720-4091
(808) 974-7414 (800) 897-4456; FAX: (808) 974-7691
The University of Hawaii at Hilo, founded in 1970, is part of the public University of Hawaii, and offers degree programs through its colleges of agriculture, arts and sciences, education, and continuing education and community service. It has a branch campus at Kealakekua. West HaŽwaii. Major programs include marine science, volcanology, and astronoŽmy. There are 3 undergraduate schools. Figures in the above capsule are approximate. The library contains 200,000 volumes and 11,000 microform items, and subscribes to 1600 periodicals. Computerized liŽbrary services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, space science center, marine education center, and small business development center. The 115-acre campus is in a small town 200 miles southeast of Honolulu on the island of Hawaii. Including resiŽdence halls, there are 53 buildings.
Student Life: 85% of undergraduates are from Hawaii. Others are from Canada. 80% are from public schools. 35% are white; 34% Asian American; 18% Native American/Eskimo. The average age of all underŽgraduates is 27- 29% do not continue beyond their first year; 35% remain to graduate.
Housing: 730 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes coed dormitories, on-campus apartments, off-campus apartments, and married-student housing. In addition there are honors houses, special interest houses, and an educational/recreational enrichŽment hall. On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to out-of-town students. 75% of students comŽmute. Alcohol is not permitted. All students may keep cars.
Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 40 groups on campus, including art, band, cheerleading, chess, choir, chorale, chorus, computers, dance, drama, ethnic, gay, honors, international, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, newspaper, pep band, political, professional, religious, social, social service, and student governŽment.
Sports: Facilities include a student activities center with billiards and a game room, an athletic complex with basketball courts and a weight room, 8 tennis courts, and a baseball field.
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