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University of Hawaii at Manoa

Also known as: UH Manoa / UHM

📍 Honolulu, Hawaii🏛️ Urban Setting👥 15,029 Undergrads🔗 manoa.hawaii.edu

Overview

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a large public research university in Honolulu, Hawaii. It enrolls about 15,029 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 87%. Graduates earn a median of $57,624 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

87%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,102

548–653

Net Price

$15,664

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

64%

Retention

81%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$57,624

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

86.6%

SAT Average

1,102

ACT Composite

17–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200548 – 653 (mid 50%)800

Math

200533 – 640 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,186

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$34,218

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$26,433

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,664

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$10,675
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,246
$48,001 – $75,000	$14,469
$75,001 – $110,000	$18,760
$110,001 +	$22,562

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

27.4%

Academics & Programs

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers programs across 26 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

20.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

8.1%

Social Sciences

7.6%

Engineering

7.3%

Psychology

7.2%

Health Professions

6.5%

Education

5.8%

Communication & Journalism

4.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

64%

On-Time (4yr)

44%

Retention (FT)

81%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,701

8 years

$52,625

10 years

$57,624

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

74.9%

White

55.6%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

20.1%

Black or African American

1.5%

Asian

32.7%

Hispanic / Latino

14.6%

Two or more races

24.4%

International

3.1%

Gender

Women

59.1%

Men

40.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 87%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1102.

How much does University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?

In-state tuition is $12,186, and out-of-state is $34,218. Average net price after financial aid is $15,664.

What is University of Hawaii at Manoa known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and 81% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.