University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii

Public City: Large

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public institution in Honolulu, Hawaii enrolling 15,029 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The acceptance rate is 86.6% with an average SAT of 1,102. Graduates earn a median of $57,624 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $15,664. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa operates as a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii (city: large), with a total reported enrollment of 15,029 students of which 16,687 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. University of Hawaii at Manoa is categorized as “15” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. The reported admission rate is 86.6%, drawn from the most recent IPEDS Fall enrollment survey, with an average SAT of 1,102 and an ACT midpoint of 24. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,664, with published in-state tuition of $12,186 and a Pell grant recipient share of 26.2%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $18,500, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. The 4-year completion rate is 63.5%, and the first-year retention rate is 80.7%. Graduates earn a median of $57,624 ten years after enrolling, compared with $45,701 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 437300.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 67.2% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

15,029
Total enrollment
86.6%
Acceptance rate
1,102
SAT average
63.5%
4-yr graduation rate
$57,624
10-yr median earnings
80.7%
First-year retention

Admissions

Admission Rate 86.6%
SAT Average 1,102
SAT Math (25th-75th) 533 – 640
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 548 – 653
ACT Average 24
ACT (25th-75th) 17 – 25

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $12,186
Out-of-State Tuition $34,218
Average Net Price $15,664

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $10,675
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,246
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,469
Over $110,000 $22,562
26.2%
Pell Grant Rate
27.4%
Federal Loan Rate
$18,500
Median Debt
$196/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 20.1%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 32.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Pacific Islander 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.4%
International 3.1%
59.9%
Female
33.8%
First Generation

Outcomes

63.5%
4-Year Completion Rate
80.7%
Retention Rate
$45,701
Median Earnings (6yr)
$57,624
Median Earnings (10yr)
67.2%
Earning Over $25K
437300.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Doctoral 2 $130,480 $123,979
Medicine First Professional 69 $128,827 $161,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Master's 7 $121,929 $99,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 120 $120,258 $12,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 112 $108,588 $49,652
Computer Engineering Bachelor's 15 $100,454 $18,895
Educational Administration and Supervision Doctoral $98,690
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's 94 $92,555 $24,629
Accounting and Related Services Master's 14 $92,314
Law First Professional 106 $89,520 $98,536
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's 51 $88,869 $18,750
Civil Engineering Bachelor's 83 $87,286 $20,165
Educational/Instructional Media Design Master's 10 $86,201
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Bachelor's 17 $79,863 $29,690
Special Education and Teaching Master's 33 $78,627 $30,092
Computer Science Bachelor's 93 $77,502 $15,468
Management Information Systems and Services Bachelor's 49 $76,713 $15,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Master's 11 $75,403 $87,531
Human Resources Management and Services Master's 44 $75,208 $47,712
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's 19 $74,799
Curriculum and Instruction Master's 51 $73,195 $25,338
Public Health Master's 16 $68,053
Civil Engineering Master's 18 $67,101
Special Education and Teaching Post-baccalaureate Certificate $67,076 $14,707
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 65 $66,651 $16,250
Psychology, General Doctoral 3 $66,511
Public Administration Master's 26 $66,275
Social Work Master's 88 $65,263 $35,797
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Master's 36 $64,881 $28,330
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's 124 $64,224 $20,875
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 96 $62,119 $18,218
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Post-baccalaureate Certificate $62,114 $12,500
Special Education and Teaching Bachelor's 28 $62,087 $16,049
Economics Bachelor's 74 $60,401 $18,000
Education, General Bachelor's 0 $60,288
Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's 78 $60,157 $19,261
Human Resources Management and Services Bachelor's 35 $59,709 $15,000
Environmental Design Bachelor's 43 $59,090 $22,648
Marketing Bachelor's 139 $58,999 $18,125
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Master's 15 $58,673
Social Work Bachelor's 50 $58,097 $18,625
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy Master's 18 $57,318
International Business Bachelor's 42 $57,181
Public Health Bachelor's 54 $56,371 $19,205
Nutrition Sciences Bachelor's 13 $55,569
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 112 $55,490 $18,263
Political Science and Government Bachelor's 81 $55,177 $16,156
Library Science and Administration Master's 21 $53,802 $32,270
Sociology Bachelor's 78 $53,696 $18,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's 121 $53,332 $19,500
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy Bachelor's 38 $52,941 $17,750
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning Master's 20 $52,107
Architecture Doctoral $49,709
Educational Administration and Supervision Master's 23 $48,432
Psychology, General Bachelor's 216 $48,005 $18,782
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Bachelor's 70 $47,880 $18,681
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Bachelor's 72 $47,874 $18,406
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Master's 21 $47,260
History Bachelor's 38 $47,083 $16,141
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Bachelor's 24 $46,966
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor's 89 $46,563 $18,076
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Bachelor's 43 $46,500 $24,577
Biology, General Bachelor's 131 $45,307 $21,500
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's 126 $45,072 $16,522
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Master's 9 $44,640
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Bachelor's 10 $44,384
Area Studies Bachelor's 18 $43,806 $25,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Bachelor's 23 $43,080
Animal Sciences Bachelor's 27 $42,671 $23,027
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor's 20 $41,727 $22,250
Apparel and Textiles Bachelor's 17 $41,672 $21,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor's 40 $40,970 $17,325
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's 56 $39,948 $15,000
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Bachelor's 31 $39,768 $18,696
Geography and Cartography Bachelor's 14 $38,289
Anthropology Bachelor's 18 $37,581 $20,000
Communication and Media Studies Master's 18 $36,568
Graphic Communications Bachelor's 64 $35,830 $21,125
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Bachelor's 20 $35,625
Fine and Studio Arts Bachelor's 56 $34,383 $22,572
Mathematics Bachelor's 14 $31,133 $16,500
Journalism Bachelor's 14 $29,141
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Bachelor's 12 $28,598
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Bachelor's 10 $26,353

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for University of Hawaii at Manoa?
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public institution in Honolulu, Hawaii. The acceptance rate is 86.6%. The average SAT score is 1,102. Total enrollment is 15,029 students.
How much do University of Hawaii at Manoa graduates earn?
Graduates of University of Hawaii at Manoa earn a median of $57,624 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $45,701.
How much does University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
The average net price at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $15,664. In-state tuition is $12,186 and out-of-state tuition is $34,218. Median student debt at graduation is $18,500.
What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
University of Hawaii at Manoa has a 4-year completion rate of 63.5%. The first-year retention rate is 80.7%.
Is University of Hawaii at Manoa worth the student debt?
The median student debt at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $18,500, while graduates earn a median of $57,624 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 32% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 437300.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $196.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.