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About University of Hawaii at Manoa

high research activitylarge public universitystrong stem programsaccessible admissions

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public research university in Honolulu, HI, known for its high research activity, large public university, and strong stem programs. With an acceptance rate of 73%, UH is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 3,106 students each year. UH is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UH offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,432 per year; the sticker price of $51,952 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Hawaii at Manoa acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1180
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Essay Strategy
UH Manoa sits in the middle of Honolulu and draws heavily on its Pacific Island and Asia Pacific identity, so use your essays or additional info section to show a genuine connection to Hawaii, the Pacific region, or the specific research and cultural resources that only this campus offers.
Test Score Strategy
Since UH Manoa is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, you are better off not submitting it and letting your GPA and coursework carry your academic story.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Hawaii at Manoa actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$52k/yr$10.7k
30k-48k~$52k/yr$12.2k
48k-75k~$52k/yr$14.5k
75k-110k~$52k/yr$18.8k
110k+~$52k/yr$22.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,746
Undergrad Enrollment
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