University of Hawaii at Manoa Admission
Acceptance Rate
86.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.43%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,103
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 16,722 students have applied and 14,481 students have allowed to admit to University of Hawaii at Manoa (Acceptance rate: 86.60%). UHM's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.43 % where 3,103 students have finally enrolled out of 14,481 admitted students.
UHM acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Texas A&M University-College Station, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 57.04%).
UHM enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 22.87%).
How to Apply to University of Hawaii at Manoa
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UHM. UHM offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://student-university-of-hawaii-undergraduate-manoa.admissionsbyliaison.com/dashboard |
| Financial Aid | https://www.hawaii.edu/fas/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://manoa.hawaii.edu/fas/basics/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://manoa.hawaii.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/2015/11/19/gen_1119155404.aspx |
| Disability Service | hawaii.edu/kokua/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UHM and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Hawaii at Manoa is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Hawaii at Manoa is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,321). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 1,160 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,321 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii | 1,090 | 61 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Hawaii at Manoa, 22 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 548 | 595 | 653 |
| Mathematics | 533 | 565 | 640 |
| Total | 1,081 | 1,160 | 1,293 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Hawaii at Manoa, 104 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 22 |
UHM Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Hawaii at Manoa. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |