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University of Hawaii at Manoa

#2 in Best Colleges in Hawaii
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 2,109 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A+
  4. Campus
    C
  5. Athletics
    A-
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    D
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B-
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University of Hawaii is an above-average public university located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 10,871 undergraduate students. The University of Hawaii acceptance rate is 85%. Popular majors include Psychology, Nursing, and Communications. Graduating 58% of students, University of Hawaii alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,500.
About University of Hawaii at Manoa...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
Address
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Website
manoa.hawaii.edu
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University of Hawaii at Manoa Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
85%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
970-1190
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$13,520/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $9,525/ year
  • $30-48k
    $11,735/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,037/ year
  • $76-110k
    $16,568/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,274/ year
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Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
72%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.113 responses
43%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.123 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.123 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    193 Graduates
  • Nursing
    180 Graduates
  • Communications
    146 Graduates
  • Finance
    127 Graduates
  • Biology
    114 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    106 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    105 Graduates
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management
    100 Graduates
  • Marketing
    98 Graduates
  • Accounting
    91 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
10,871Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 78 responses
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  • Relaxed
    51%
  • Casual
    26%
  • Optimistic
    9%
  • Smart
    6%
  • relaxed, smart, and optimistic
    5%
  • Diverse
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
61%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.166 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.187 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 85 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    85%
  • Average American College
    6%
  • Engaged research university
    5%
  • Average american high school
    2%
  • Fast-paced
    1%
  • Home away from home
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
58%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
69%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.77 responses
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The Good: Excellent distance learning for students who live off island! Professors and school staff are friendly and supportive. Beaches are close by for breaks.
The Bad: Laulima website used by almost every professor crashes often and can cramp your style in a major way so work should be turned in well before deadlines to avoid this. Also, the beaches can eat up your entire day so maybe study first.
The Ugly: Tuition is insane. Highly recommend finding places to donate plasma/blood/etc or do some busking to help with tuition. If tuition doesn't scare you, the housing costs will for sure. Also, sunburns from napping at the beach -because midterms kept you up all night are brutal.
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My initial experience with the University of Hawaii was great! They offer so many clubs, activities, and events throughout the semesters. At UHM, they also offer counseling to help you figure out your classes and opportunities for your major. Because I was a freshman last year they require that first year students dorm together which wasn't the best living conditions, but I still made a lot of friends in my tower and bonded well with my randomly assigned roommate.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is a very diverse and welcoming campus. My experience here so far has been wonderful as it offers all the courses I need to stay on track as I pursue my future career goals. Also, there are tons of recreational activities, support groups, and resources available on campus. I'm glad I made the decision to attend this university!