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University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Large city · Website

University of Hawaii at Manoa campus
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Admission rate
87%
Accessible
Average net price
$11,122
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings
$62,422
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public college in Honolulu, HI with 15,029 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1102 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,122 per year ($7,926 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,422 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
87%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
19,211
Fall 2023
Admitted
13,388
Fall 2023
Yield
23%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing548–653
200800
SAT Math533–640
200800
ACT Composite17–25
136

What University of Hawaii at Manoa looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankRequired
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$25,270
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$12,402
Out-of-state tuition
$34,434

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$7,926
  • $30–48k$6,845
  • $48–75k$9,483
  • $75–110k$12,579
  • $110k+$18,901

Get a personal estimate with University of Hawaii at Manoa's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Freshman retention
81%
Median earnings
$62,422
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$18,750
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
15,029
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
31%
  • White20%
  • Hispanic15%
  • Black2%
  • Asian33%

University of Hawaii at Manoa FAQ

What is University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate?+

University of Hawaii at Manoa admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Manoa?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 548–653 on SAT Reading and Writing and 533–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1102.

What ACT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Manoa?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–25.

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to University of Hawaii at Manoa?+

In Fall 2023, 19,211 students applied to University of Hawaii at Manoa and 13,388 were admitted; 3,042 enrolled.

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa consider legacy status?+

No. University of Hawaii at Manoa reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa require an essay?+

University of Hawaii at Manoa reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $25,270 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,122.

What is University of Hawaii at Manoa's graduation rate?+

62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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