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About University of Hawaii at Manoa

high research activitylarge public universitystrong stem programsaccessible admissions

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public research university in Honolulu, HI, known for its strong stem programs and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 73%, UH is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 3,106 students each year. UH is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UH offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,432 per year; the sticker price of $51,952 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Hawaii at Manoa acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1180
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Hawaii at Manoa

Essay Strategy
UH Manoa sits in the middle of Honolulu and draws heavily on its Pacific Island and Asia Pacific identity, so use your essays or additional info section to show a genuine connection to Hawaii, the Pacific region, or the specific research and cultural resources that only this campus offers.
Application Strategy
UH Manoa is home to major oceanography, marine biology, and astronomy programs that benefit from Hawaii's unique geography, so if any of those fields interest you, name the specific labs or faculty you want to work with in your application to show you have done your homework.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Hawaii at Manoa actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$52k/yr$10.7k
30k-48k~$52k/yr$12.2k
48k-75k~$52k/yr$14.5k
75k-110k~$52k/yr$18.8k
110k+~$52k/yr$22.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,746
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

33%Asian
24%Two or More Races
20%White
15%Hispanic
3%International
3%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2%Black / African American
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender41% Men · 59% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International