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University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Honolulu, HI

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Located in Honolulu, HI, University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public very large school with roughly 15,029 undergraduates. University of Hawaii at Manoa is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 87%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $120,258/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate87%
SAT range1081–1293
ACT range17–25
Undergrads15,029
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$26,433
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$57,624

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Hawaii at Manoa weighs your application

From University of Hawaii at Manoa's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyImportant
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans27%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out69%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Animal Sciences$42,671/yr
Architecture and Related Services
Environmental Design$59,090/yr
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$47,880/yr
Area Studies$43,806/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$46,500/yr
Biology, General$45,307/yr
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$43,080/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$76,713/yr
Accounting and Related Services$66,651/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$64,224/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,119/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$60,157/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$59,709/yr
Marketing$58,999/yr
International Business$57,181/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$46,966/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$45,072/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Graphic Communications$35,830/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$77,502/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$74,799/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$62,087/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$55,490/yr
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language$39,768/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$100,454/yr
Mechanical Engineering$92,555/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$88,869/yr
Civil Engineering$87,286/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$39,948/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$47,874/yr
Apparel and Textiles$41,672/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$46,563/yr
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$41,727/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$120,258/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$79,863/yr
Public Health$56,371/yr
History
History$47,083/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$40,970/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Nutrition Sciences$55,569/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$52,941/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$53,332/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$48,005/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$58,097/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$60,401/yr
Political Science and Government$55,177/yr
Sociology$53,696/yr
Anthropology$37,581/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$34,383/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,323
Typical room charge$6,278
Typical board charge$5,994

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University of Hawaii at Manoa look for in applicants?

Per University of Hawaii at Manoa's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate?

University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, HI admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Manoa typically score between 1081–1293 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Manoa typically score between 17–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?

University of Hawaii at Manoa's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,433 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Hawaii at Manoa doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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