University of Hawaii at Manoa
PublicHonolulu, HI
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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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?
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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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