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Honolulu, HI · Kapolei, HI
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,664/yr | $10,327/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,675/yr | $7,674/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,500 | $14,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,246/yr | $7,077/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,469/yr | $10,247/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,760/yr | $13,155/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,562/yr | $17,718/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $196/mo | $154/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,658/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,591/yr | $18,708/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,360/yr | $1,350/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,112/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,433/yr | $18,410/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,186/yr | $7,584/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,218/yr | $20,544/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 27% | 21% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 95% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1081–1293 | 931–1103 |
| SAT average | 1102 | 985 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–25 | 15–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–22 · Math 16–22 | English 14–21 · Math 15–19 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 19,211 | 750 |
| Students accepted | 13,388 | 717 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,042 | 238 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 33% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 2% | 7% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 42% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 50% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,624/yr | $52,075/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,835–$84,162 | $32,168–$71,489 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 38% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 37% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 61% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,701/yr | $44,352/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 29% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,625/yr | $49,190/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 8% · Psychology 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Public Administration & Social Service 18% · Social Sciences 16% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 7% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $94,216/yr | Education, General — $52,079/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 15,029 | 2,519 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,653 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $14,472/mo | $11,565/mo |
| Full-time professors | 80% | 61% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $40,609 | $28,758 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Kapolei, HI |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1907 | 1976 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| Men | 41% | 35% |
| Women | 59% | 65% |
| White students | 20% | 6.6% |
| Black students | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 16% |
| Asian students | 33% | 37% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 33% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 43% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 40% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 39% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $24,611/yr | $16,313/yr |
| Endowment | $56.1M | $299,037 |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,091 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,278/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,342/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 19 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 484 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $10.4M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $53.8M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $53.8M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $831,953 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.