# University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 87% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 19,211 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 13,388 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 548–653 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 533–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $25,270 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $11,122 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,926 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,845 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,483 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,579 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,901 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 15,029 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 62% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,422 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

## What University of Hawaii at Manoa considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 141574. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology