University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM)

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University of Hawaii at Manoa can be found in Honolulu, HI, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. UHM has an enrollment of approximately 18,000 students.

Most of the students admitted to University of Hawaii at Manoa had an SAT score between 1070 - 1270, or got accepted with an ACT score in the range of 21 - 26. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the UHM average GPA ranges from 3.13 to 3.38 for accepted students. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at UHM, and from those that were granted acceptance roughly 21 percent continued on to attend. Using acceptance rate data from previous years, we can project that the UHM acceptance rate in 2021 is going to be around 69%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at manoa.hawaii.edu.

Overall UHM Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

58.5%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Hawaii at Manoa was reported as 58.5% in Fall 2020 with over 16,200 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • UHM ACT Scores: 21 - 26
  • UHM Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of UHM is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for UHM has been on a downward trend over the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 85.0%
  • 2017-2018: 83.2%
  • 2018-2019: 83.6%
  • 2019-2020: 58.5%
  • Projected UHM Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 68.6%

How Does UHM Compare?

58.5%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of Hawaii at Manoa is three percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants16,23529.2%70.8%
Admitted9,49331.5%68.5%
Enrolled2,02038.8%61.2%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to UHM (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading540 - 630
Math530 - 640
Total Score1070 - 1270
ACT®Score Range
English20 - 26
Math19 - 26
Composite Score21 - 26
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School Details

Address

2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822-2217

Phone

(808) 956-8111

Website

School Code

#001610

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