UH, UH Manoa, UHM
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2500 Campus Rd, Honolulu, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH, UH Manoa, UHM)
About this school
The University of Hawaii at Manoa, founded in 1907, is a public institution. Its mid-Pacific location offers unique opportunities for the study of Asian and Pacific cultures, marine sciences, evolutionary biology, international business, foreign languages and planetary sciences. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, and Tropical Agriculture; and the Schools of Accountancy; Architecture; Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies; Law; Medicine; Nursing; Ocean and Earth Science Technology; Public Health; Social Work; and Travel Industry Management. Its 300-acre campus is located in Manoa Valley, a residential area near the center of metropolitan Honolulu.
- manoa.hawaii.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
4,731
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:12,881
- Men:5,679 (44.1%)
- Women:7,202 (55.9%)
Location
Admission Information (UH, UH Manoa, UHM)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Hawaii at Manoa is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 5 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | March 1 |
SAT Only | Recommended | March 1 |
ACT Only | Recommended | March 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2500 Campus Road |
City, State, Zip | Honolulu, HI 96822 |
Phone | (808) 956-8975 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | March 1 |
Application Fee | $70 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 83% of 8,523 applicants were admitted |
Women | 84% of 5,432 applicants were admitted |
Men | 81% of 3,091 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,628 (37%) of 7,069 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,525 (33%) of 4,562 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,103 (44%) of 2,507 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.50 |
375 And Above | 32% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 16% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 13% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |21-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 8% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 40% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 48% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 4% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UH, UH Manoa, UHM)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $11,970|Out-of-state: $34,002
- Room & Board: - $13,689 (76.52616279069767%)
- Other Expences: - $1,040 (5.813953488372093%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,159 (17.65988372093023%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Hawaii at Manoa accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001610 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,534 (91.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 977 (63.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 972 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 348 (35.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 75% |
Average Award | $15,477 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 961 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,392 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 517 (53.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,943 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 262 (27.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 463 (27.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,121 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 8,894 (81.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 6,154 (69.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 6,036 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,822 (30.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 71% |
Average Award | $14,944 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 5,800 (96.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,011 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,531 (58.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,211 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,335 (22.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,476 (22.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,434 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 45% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,233 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 11.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 3.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,849 |
Academics & Instruction (UH, UH Manoa, UHM)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,153
Part-Time Faculty
251
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
73%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 35% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 21% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 5% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 42% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 30% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 3,571,361 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 117 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Hawaii at Manoa provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
78.8%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
27.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
52.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
59.9%
Programs & Majors (UH, UH Manoa, UHM)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (82)
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Agricultural Engineering
- American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Botany/Plant Biology, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Dance, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
- Filipino/Tagalog Language and Literature
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Korean Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Microbiology, General
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Nutrition Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
- Plant Sciences, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Russian Language and Literature
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Sciences, Other
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Women's Studies
- Youth Services/Administration
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Library and Information Science, Master of Education in Teaching, Master of Music, Master of Science, Master of Accountancy, Master of Human Resources Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Laws, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health
Master's Programs of Study (112)
- Accounting
- Adult Nursing
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- American Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Languages
- Astronomy
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Botany
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community Health Nursing
- Computer Science
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Developmental Biology
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Emergency Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Entomology
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Finance and Banking
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Genetics
- Geochemistry
- Geography
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- History
- Horticulture
- Human Resources Management
- Hydrogeology
- Information Science
- Information Studies
- International Business
- International Development
- Japanese
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Marine Biology
- Marine Geology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Ocean Engineering
- Oceanography
- Organizational Behavior
- Organizational Management
- Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Real Estate
- Religion
- Reproductive Biology
- Social Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech and Interpersonal Communication
- Sustainable Development
- Taxation
- Theater
- Transportation Management
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Zoology
Campus Life (UH, UH Manoa, UHM)
Location & Geography
Population
374,658
Nearest Metropolitan Area
320 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Honolulu
Weather
Temperature | 65.6 average low in January, 88.5 average high in September |
Rain | 97 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 7 mile(s) from campus in Honolulu |
Nearest Bus Station | - |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
25% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
75%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | Green and white, black and silver |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Archery | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Archery | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, crew, cross-country running, golf, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Hawaii at Manoa offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, biology club, pre-medical association, international student association, katipunan, timpuyog
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
10,702
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
12,881
Women
7,202
Men
5,679
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 41.3% Asian
- 1.8% Black/African-American
- 2.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 16.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 17.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 20.5% White
- 0.2% Unknown
International Students
2.8% from 67 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
4,731
Student Resources (UH, UH Manoa, UHM)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology75 Documents
- Mathematics63 Documents
- Mechanical Engineering55 Documents
- Family Resources33 Documents
- Communication26 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIOL 172 - Introduction to Biology IIBiology
- MATH 241 - Calculus IMathematics
- ME 341 - Manufacturing Processes and LabMechanical Engineering
- REL 150 - Introduction to the World's Major ReligionsReligion
- ME 372 - Component DesignMechanical Engineering
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