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University of Hawaii at Manoa

UH Manoa / UHM

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2217

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public institution in Honolulu with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1157, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 14.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,624 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,181.

Established
1907
Motto
Maluna aʻe o nā lāhui āpau ke ola ke kānaka
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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70%Acceptance
1157SAT Avg
14,306Students
14:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$57,624Earnings 10yr
$13,181Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Hawaii at Manoa Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1157

Reading & WritingMid: 605
540640
MathMid: 580
480600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1157

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,186
Tuition (out-of-state)$34,218
Room & Board$14,936
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$23,832
Average Net Price$13,181
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,397
$30–48K$9,971
$48–75K$13,381
$75–110K$16,795
$110K+$20,462

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,181

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,099

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

109

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (220)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
14,306
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Black 2%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 33%
Two+ 25%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.6%
Freshman Retention74.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,701
8 Years$52,625
10 Years$57,624

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,500
Men
$54,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#171
Forbes
#385
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#247

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Varsity Sports — Rainbow Warriors

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

195Very High

Estimated from HI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Honolulupop. 350K
3 mi(5 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2393 mi(4148 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
2558 mi(4434 min)

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