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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Hawaii at Manoa's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $22,032 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
Tuition & fees are University of Hawaii at Manoa's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Hawaii at Manoa takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
University of Hawaii at Manoa's published WUE rate for 2026-27: $18,554 a year in tuition and fees (source).
Where do you stand against University of Hawaii at Manoa's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Hawaii at Manoa weighs your application
From University of Hawaii at Manoa's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Hawaii at Manoa weighs in your application
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Hawaii at Manoa takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
For 2026-27, University of Hawaii at Manoa's tuition and required fees are $34,706 for out-of-state students and $12,674 for in-state students -- $22,032 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Hawaii at Manoa?
University of Hawaii at Manoa's deadlines are Regular Decision Apr 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
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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