Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, UHM's acceptance rate is 72.77% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.50%. 5,777 men and 13,016 women applied to UHM and 4,283 men and 9,386 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,194 men and 1,881 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UHM.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 18,974 | 5,777 | 13,016 | 0 | 181 |
| Admitted | 13,807 | 4,283 | 9,386 | 0 | 138 |
| Enrolled | 3,106 | 1,194 | 1,881 | 0 | 31 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.77% | 74.14% | 72.11% | - | 76.24% |
| Yield | 22.50% | 27.88% | 20.04% | - | 22.46% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 45 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 129 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UHM.
The median SAT score is 1,180 with 590 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at UHM. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Hawaii at Manoa are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1070 | 1180 | 1290 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 3,106 first-year students enrolled in UHM. The proportion of full-time students is 93.59% and part-time students is 6.41%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.44% and women students is 60.56%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UHM.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,106 | 1,194 | 1,881 | 0 | 31 |
| Full-time | 2,907 | 1,107 | 1,770 | 0 | 30 |
| Part-time | 199 | 87 | 111 | 0 | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UHM. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Hawaii at Manoa.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $100 for graduate schools of University of Hawaii at Manoa. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UHM.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $100 |
| Admission Information | https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |