- Founded: 1941
- Type: Public university
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii, United States
- Coordinates: 19°42′53″N 155°5′28″W
- Campus size: 100 acres (40 ha)
- Student body: 3,000 (2020)
- Faculty: 200 (2020)
- Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
- Colors: Green and white
- Mascot: Vulcan
- Motto: Ka 'ike ma luna o ka 'āina i ho'okumu i ka po'e ("The knowledge from the land forms the people")
- Athletics: NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
- Notable alumni:
- - Daniel Akaka: U.S. Senator
- - Yvonne Choy: Miss Universe 1965
- - Dan Inosanto: Martial artist and instructor
- - Sam Ka'ai: Politician and former NFL player
- - Ryan Kaji: YouTuber