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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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UH Manoa is an above-average public university located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 11,536 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the UH Manoa acceptance rate is 73%. Popular majors include Psychology, Marketing, and Biology. Graduating 62% of students, UH Manoa alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,700.
About
About UH Manoa...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Hawaii
- Honolulu
University of Hawaii at Manoa Rankings
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Hawaii Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
March 1
SAT Range
1070-1290
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into Hawaii?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Net Price
$13,639/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,954/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%
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Academics
Professors
gradeA
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.132 responses
46%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.166 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.166 responses
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Majors
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
1
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
12%
On Campus
87%
Online
2%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
11,536Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,662
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
116 responses
Relaxed
40%
Casual
25%
relaxed, smart, and optimistic
11%
Optimistic
9%
Smart
5%
Struggling & stressed but tries to be optimistic
4%
Outgoing
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
59%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.209 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.230 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
128 responses
Diverse
76%
Average American College
5%
Relaxed
5%
Engaged research university
3%
Underrated
3%
Home away from home
2%
Average american high school
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
68%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.82 responses
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University of Hawaii at Manoa Reviews
Rating 3.52 out of 5 2,559 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Regarding my overall experience at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, the university provides a colorful and enriching campus experience that has left me feeling overall positive and ready to learn on a day-to-day basis. There are various options of food to choose, and the numerous types of activities, opportunities, and clubs cater to a wide range of interests, which in return fosters a feeling of community! It is simple to say that this campus aides in a well rounded education and therefore will create a well-rounded student! My biggest joy has been witnessing the professors here at UH Mānoa have the passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for their students and the subject(s) they teach. While larger class sizes and lecture halls are common, I would appreciate more smaller, interpersonal classes. Regardless, I am proud to say that this campus is a home away from home, and an inclusive college that has helped me grow this past semester!
- Freshman
- 5 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My first year at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa was filled with a lot of adventures outside of school. I personally did not live on campus but I heard that could use a lot of work. The teachers with bigger lecture halls need to have more opportunities for their students to learn. From my experience, I felt talked at not talked to. This did not help me comprehend anything from those classes in particular.
- Sophom*ore
- 15 days ago
Rating 2 out of 5
There are two main types of students who attend the University of Hawaii: rich mainland kids who could not get into a mainland school, and poor local kids who can't afford to go to a mainland school.
The level of academic rigor is about as equal to a community college in a small town on the mainland.
The locale is oft cited selling point for UH, but those who know about Hawaii will often say that it's a great place to visit, but a terrible place to live. The cost of living to average salary ratio is the worst in the nation. It really has become merely a playground for the rich.
UH does do some serious work in the fields of oceanography, geology, and astronomy, but even then this institution is more of a base of operations for researchers from the more prestigious universities.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
