University of Hawaii at Manoa

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	3,272
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, UH Manoa is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Hawaii at Manoa is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, UH Manoa emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UH Manoa boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,186

Cost of attendance at University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2022 for students from Hawaii.

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Hawaii's average	$7,722
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,218

Cost of attendance at University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average	$20,994
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at University of Hawaii at Manoa received on average $7,986 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,986

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	469	23%	$5,215	$2,445,966
Other Federal Grant	724	36%	$5,018	$3,633,013
State Grant/Scholarships	307	15%	$1,877	$576,234
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,296	64%	$5,711	$7,402,087
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,454	71%	$7,986	$11,611,334

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Hawaii at Manoa students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Hawaii at Manoa students is 58.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.8%.

58.9%

asian 74.2% 546 students
African American 33.3% 7 students
white 42.9% 161 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
hawaiian 39.4% 13 students
hispanic 45.6% 104 students
International Students 55.9% 19 students
Mixed Race 57.0% 237 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain West Conference
Baseball Big West Conference
Basketball Big West Conference
Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Hawaii at Manoa provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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