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Public, 4-Year
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in HI. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$12,186

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

69.7%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

62.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$57,624

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Honolulu, HI. With a competitive tuition profile of $12,186, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 62.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing540 – 640
20025th–75th percentile800
Math480 – 600
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite20 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

69.7%

Transfer-Out Rate0.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$48,744

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$27,624

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$227,496

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$503,736

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $18,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
59.5%
40.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
32.6%
Two or more
24.6%
White
20.9%
Hispanic
14.0%
International
3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.1%
Black
1.5%
Unknown
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

50

Burglary

9

Theft

18

Assault

11

Robbery

2

Rape

5

Arson

5

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$12,186

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$7,397
$30k - $48k$9,971
$48k - $75k$13,381
$75k+$16,795

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$18,500
Pell Grant Recipients24.5%
Using Federal Loans27.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment69.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$8,547
Pell Grant Recipients25.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

74.8%

Success

62.5%

In-State Cost

$12,186

Age 25+ Students

11.5%

Carnegie Class

R1: Doctoral — Very High Research

Working at 6yr

3,489 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Honolulu (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Honolulu (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.