University of Hawaii at Manoa

Overview

University of Hawaii at Manoa, located in Honolulu, is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii system. Founded in 1907, it is a public research university that occupies a sprawling 320-acre campus, characterized by tropical landscaping and distinctive Hawaiian-influenced architectural styles. With a sizeable number of undergraduate and graduate programs, the university is particularly recognized for its research and academic programs in fields related to Asian and Pacific studies, oceanography, astronomy, and earth sciences, capitalizing on its unique geographic location. Although UH Manoa has a moderately competitive admissions process, it offers a range of degrees across numerous disciplines. On-campus housing is available to students, providing various living options within its residential community. The university fields teams in NCAA Division I athletics as the Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine, with particular notability in men's volleyball.

In the most recent statistical year 18,974 prospective students applied, and 13,807 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,106 enrolled in the school.  13,853 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,221 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $11,304 plus fees of $882. UH at Manoa is ranked 271 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.