University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo serves as a public comprehensive university on Hawaii's Big Island, established in 1970. It leverages the island's natural laboratory—volcanoes, ocean, rainforests—for hands-on learning in marine science, astronomy, agriculture, and Hawaiian studies. Highlights include small classes, diverse student body, NCAA Division II Vulcans athletics, and unique graduate programs like pharmacy and Hawaiian language.

State

Hawaii

Student Population

2,424

Acceptance Rate

90%

GPA Range

3.0-3.5

SAT Range

1000-1200

Common Majors

Psychology, marine biology, business, Hawaiian studies

"UH Hilo's Vulcan ʻohana creates inclusive aloha spirit on our lush campus amid volcanoes and ocean. Off-campus, black sand beaches, Volcanoes National Park hikes, and Hilo farmers markets refresh; students love small classes, field research, cultural events, D2 games, and paradise learning that connects community with nature."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$7,344 (in-state), $18,296 (out-of-state)

Conference

Pacific West Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-77

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

UH Hilo men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and others in the 70s and 80s. The Vulcans compete in multi‑round events, showing strong academic and competitive balance while regularly contending in PacWest‑caliber fields.

Women's Team Notes

UH Hilo women’s golf typically scores in the high‑70s to near‑80s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and others in the 80s and 90s. The team competes in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by steady counting‑round efforts and a growing presence in regional‑level competition.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Earl Tamiya

Women's Coach

Jim DeMello

Men's Email

tamiya@hawaii.edu

Women's Email

demello@hawaii.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Earl Tamiya has led UH Hilo men's golf since 1991, securing back-to-back PacWest titles and GCAA All-Academic Team honors (3.0+ GPA). His Vulcans qualified for NCAA South Central/West Regional (16th/20), with standouts like Nicholas Gomez earning Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar status. Tamiya hosts prestigious Amer Ari Intercollegiate from Hilo base.

Women's Coach Bio

Jim DeMello heads UH Hilo women's golf, guiding Vulcans through PacWest schedules including Grisham Memorial (4th/13), HPU Sharks Shootout (3rd/7), and Dennis Rose Intercollegiate (T-2nd/9). With assistants Keith Morioka and John Oshima, he builds competitive depth targeting West Regional NCAA qualification from Big Island facilities.