Applying to UHM

Acceptance RateSAT Median
69.69% 1,120
University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate is 69.69% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 19,211 students applied and 13,388 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UHM.
UHM's acceptance rate places 1st out of 6 Hawaii colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,120 and the ACT score is 24 at UHM. UHM's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 6 Hawaii colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UHM, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Hawaii at Manoa is 69.69% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.72%. 5,836 men and 13,155 women applied to UHM and 4,180 men and 9,056 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,176 men and 1,830 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UHM.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UHM
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants19,2115,83613,1550220
Admitted13,3884,1809,0560152
Enrolled3,0421,1761,830036
Acceptance Rate 69.69%71.62%68.84%-69.09%
Yield 22.72%28.13%20.21%-23.68%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 63 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 70 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UHM.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 580 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at UHM. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Hawaii at Manoa are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UHM
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total102011201240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540580640
SAT Math480540600
ACT Composite202427
ACT Math172024
ACT English162024
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 3,042 first-year students enrolled in UHM. The proportion of full-time students is 94.41% and part-time students is 5.59%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.66% and women students is 60.16%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UHM.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UHM
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total3,0421,1761,830036
Full-time2,8721,1091,730033
Part-time1706710003
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 .
UHM Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankRequired
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot 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.
Admission Information for Applying to UHM
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$70
Graduate Application Fees$100
Admission Informationhttps://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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