University of Hawaii at Manoa
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Hawaii at Manoa?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Hawaii at Manoa, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

70
%
Acceptance rate
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Hawaii at Manoa?

70%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UH Manoa accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 19,217 people applied and 13,388 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
9208 / 13381 (69%)
Men
4180 / 5836 (72%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Hawaii at Manoa:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of Hawaii at Manoa, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Hawaii at Manoa by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UH Manoa considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • State Residency

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

31% of freshmen who attended UH Manoa were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 52% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UH Manoa is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1070
75th Percentile
1290

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Hawaii at Manoa. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification

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