Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Online | hawaii.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Hawaii at Manoa occupies 320 acres in the Manoa Valley of Honolulu, three miles from Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu. Established in 1907 as a land-grant institution, the campus features a mix of modern and traditional Hawaiian architecture amid a tropical landscape of native flora. The university serves as the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii system and maintains selective admission standards, particularly for out-of-state applicants. UH Manoa is recognized for its programs in oceanography, astronomy, Pacific Islands and Asian studies, and tropical agriculture, with research facilities including the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and several astronomical observatories on Mauna Kea. Most first-year students reside in one of the six on-campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Rainbow Warriors.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UH at Manoa is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Hawaii at Manoa within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#298 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#82 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Hawaii
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Hawaii
#450 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Hawaii
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1240 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Hawaii Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $882 |
| Room and Board | $14,936 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,859 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,331 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $882 |
| Room and Board | $14,936 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,859 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,363 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Biology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141574 IPEDS survey data for University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Current students may use the University of Hawaii at Manoa GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025