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University of Hawaii at Manoa: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Hawaii at Manoa admits about 86.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1081–1293 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 21–27 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 86.6%

SAT range 1081-1293

Net price $11,122

Graduation rate 61.6%

University of Hawaii at Manoa At a Glance

Location	Honolulu, Hawaii
Type	Public
Undergraduate Enrollment	15,029
Acceptance Rate	86.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)	548-653
SAT Range (Math)	533-640
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)	1081-1293
Average SAT (Combined)	1102
ACT Range	17-25
Average Net Price	$11,122/yr
Tuition (In-State)	$12,402/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$34,434/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate	61.6%
Full-Time Retention Rate	80.7%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry	$62,422
Median Debt at Completion	$18,750

How University of Hawaii at Manoa Compares

University of Hawaii at Manoa is more selective than about 32% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 15,029 students, it is larger than about 48% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Washington State University Pullman, WA — 87% acceptance Lamar University Beaumont, TX — 86% acceptance The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX — 87% acceptance Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA — 86% acceptance Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH — 86% acceptance Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL — 87% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate?

University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate is about 86.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Manoa typically report a combined SAT score between 1081 and 1293 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Hawaii at Manoa's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The average net price reported for University of Hawaii at Manoa is $11,122 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Is My SAT Score Enough for University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Rule: below 1081 is a Reach, 1081–1293 is In Range, above 1293 is Likely — compared to University of Hawaii at Manoa's reported 25th–75th percentile SAT range.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Hawaii at Manoa's official site.