Honolulu, HI
Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 58% to 70% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,235 | 9,493 | 2,020 | 58% |
| 2020 | 13,240 | 11,081 | 2,184 | 84% |
| 2021 | 19,607 | 13,721 | 2,939 | 70% |
| 2022 | 18,974 | 13,807 | 3,106 | 73% |
| 2023 | 19,211 | 13,388 | 3,042 | 70% |
Fall 2023 applicants
9,056 of 13,155 women and 4,180 of 5,836 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Hawaii at Manoa has an acceptance rate of 70% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 13,388 of 19,211 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
19,211 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,042 enrolled.
No. University of Hawaii at Manoa is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 58% to 70% — it has become less selective.