At a glance
Average net price
$15,664
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
64.3%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
15,029
In-state tuition
$12,186
Out-of-state tuition
$34,218
Cost of attendance
$26,433
Median earnings (10y)
$57,624
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,102
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 80.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), stem (22%), business (20%).
- STEM22%
- Health7%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services6%
- Business20.1%~3,024 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,220 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.6%~1,139 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering7.3%~1,105 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~1,085 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~978 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education5.8%~876 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.0%~606 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~553 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~528 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~436 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~403 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~388 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~373 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~325 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~296 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.8%~277 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~266 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~242 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~242 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture1.3%~189 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture1.0%~150 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History1.0%~146 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 417 | $27,106 | $22,352 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 283 | $36,051 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 246 | $24,614 | $23,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 239 | $73,721 | $15,308 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 236 | $30,792 | $18,972 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 236 | $43,924 | $21,460 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 222 | $28,403 | $22,492 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 215 | $44,954 | $19,334 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 214 | $72,904 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 212 | $47,381 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 198 | $62,647 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 183 | $37,546 | $18,218 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 180 | $64,964 | $25,638 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 178 | $50,820 | $14,780 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 172 | $61,892 | $22,375 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 164 | $42,173 | $20,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 160 | $28,981 | $18,000 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 158 | $18,654 | $18,076 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 151 | $56,893 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 141 | $59,804 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 139 | $33,581 | $19,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 138 | $47,996 | $18,417 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 122 | $30,592 | $20,250 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 120 | $22,915 | $23,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 117 | — | $18,250 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 117 | $31,859 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 117 | $22,985 | $22,411 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 106 | $33,272 | $22,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 103 | $25,686 | $23,877 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 102 | $28,953 | $25,458 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 101 | $27,066 | $24,610 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 96 | $63,810 | $20,539 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 94 | $28,083 | $13,625 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 94 | $45,985 | $13,133 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 81 | $44,991 | $19,000 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Bachelor's | 78 | $27,178 | $19,835 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Undergraduate certificate | 77 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 74 | $42,320 | $12,968 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 73 | $51,137 | — |
| Environmental Design. | Bachelor's | 70 | $42,517 | $22,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a very large institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 15,029 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Hawaii at Manoa — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,664 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,186 for in-state students and $34,218 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,433 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 64.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $57,624 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Hawaii at Manoa confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Hawaii at Manoa accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,102. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Honolulu, Hawaii (city), University of Hawaii at Manoa draws students from across Hawaii and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Hawaii at Manoa
Q.How much does University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
The average net price at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $15,664 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,433.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
University of Hawaii at Manoa has a 6-year graduation rate of 64.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Hawaii at Manoa?
University of Hawaii at Manoa admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Hawaii at Manoa graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Hawaii at Manoa graduate earns $57,624 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
Published tuition is $12,186 in-state and $34,218 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Hawaii at Manoa located?
University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii (ZIP 96822).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Hawaii at Manoa at their official website.