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University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a large, public institution located in Honolulu, hi. Founded in 1907, University of Hawaii at Manoa offers undergraduate degrees in 220 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
14,576 undergraduates
cost $12,186 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Hawaii at Manoa? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 69.7%
SAT score average 1157
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.68
Application fee $70
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,186
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,936
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $3,859
Cost of attendance* $32,331
Average financial aid package $17,365
Estimated cost $14,966 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,218
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,936
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $3,859
Cost of attendance* $54,363
Average financial aid package $17,365
Estimated cost $36,998 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Hawaii at Manoa has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,576, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

19,256

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
22%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
30%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
3%
Multiracial %
24%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Hawaii at Manoa, students love their Biology Club. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
phone 8089568111
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Popular clubs & activities

Biology club

Pre-medical association

International student association

Katipunan

Timpuyog

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Hawaii at Manoa to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Hawaii at Manoa?

University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, hi.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Manoa? 

The acceptance rate for University of Hawaii at Manoa is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The average high school GPA for University of Hawaii at Manoa students was 3.68.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Hawaii at Manoa?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Hawaii at Manoa including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $129,324.

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