University of Hawaii at Manoa
UH Manoa / UHM
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2217
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Rainbow Warriors
History & Fun Facts
- •History Hawaiʻi Hall was the heart of the University of Hawaiʻi when it opened in 1912.
- •Roadhouse of the University of California to head the new college in October 1907 but unfortunately had died before leaving Berkeley.
- •With classes scheduled to start in February 1908, the regents persuaded Willis T.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1157
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
73.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,099
Programs (220)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from HI state average + large city premium