Acceptance Rate
87%
Avg. SAT
1293
75th percentile
“UH Manoa transforms Honolulu's rainy Manoa Valley into a hub for marine science and Polynesian studies amid volcanic peaks.”
Honolulu, HI
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Founded in 1907 as Hawaii's land-grant college, the University of Hawaii at Manoa grew from agricultural roots into the state's flagship research university, emphasizing Pacific Island knowledge and natural resources. Students who thrive here embrace the aloha spirit—outdoorsy types drawn to fieldwork in reefs and rainforests, or those fascinated by Asian and Polynesian cultures—while navigating a commuter-heavy campus where over half live off-site. The school's personality mixes laid-back island rhythm with focused scholarship, set in bustling Honolulu, where high living costs and traffic challenge newcomers but beaches and hikes reward explorers.
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Classrooms buzz with hands-on learning in strengths like marine biology at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, astronomy through the Institute for Astronomy, and Hawaiian and Pacific studies programs that dive into indigenous languages and histories. You'll encounter large lectures in intro courses alongside smaller seminars where professors share fieldwork from nearby volcanoes or atolls, and undergrads snag research spots studying coral reefs or tropical agriculture. Competitive entry marks popular majors like nursing or engineering, and while faculty mentor closely in upper levels, the sheer enrollment size means core classes fill fast.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
15,375 undergrad • 4,653 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
22%
Black / African American
1%
Hispanic / Latino
13%
Asian
30%
Other / Multi-racial
34%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Honolulu, HI
Varsity Athletics
Campus life pulses with multicultural energy—think weekly luaus, hula performances, and Rainbow Warrior games under palm trees—blending Hawaiian traditions with influences from Asia and the mainland. A typical week mixes lectures, club meetings in the rain (pack an umbrella for Manoa's frequent showers), beach volleyball, or hikes to nearby Manoa Falls, though many students commute from family homes across Oahu. Housing prioritizes freshmen in high-rise dorms, but off-campus rents in Honolulu strain budgets, and the spread-out feel leans more suburban than tight-knit college town.
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Athletic Association
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ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
81%
4 Years Graduation Rate
46%
6 Years Graduation Rate
61%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$57,624
81% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Hawaii at Manoa and return in the fall. 46% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 61% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
46%
4-5 years
15%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
37%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$11,304
Acceptance
87%
Undergrads
15,375
4-Year Grad Rate
46%
Endowment
$51M
Honolulu, HI 96822-2217
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