Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UH at Manoa are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Multiracial population. The school has very high racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Hawaii at Manoa has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
17%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
40%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
3%
|
| Two or more races |
25%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Manoa with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UH at Manoa has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,502
|
| Women |
10,208
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
UH at Manoa serves a low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
61%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.8% |
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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.