UH at Manoa Admission Requirements

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UH at Manoa Admission Overview

UH at Manoa admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UH at Manoa admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (A-) and SAT 1081-1293 / ACT 17-25. UH at Manoa is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UH at Manoa is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/freshman/

UH at Manoa Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.6%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The UH at Manoa acceptance rate is 86.6%. Last year, 14,481 of 16,722 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Hawaii.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UH at Manoa and can you get accepted?

UH at Manoa is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Hawaii at Manoa typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UH at Manoa GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.67

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.67

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UH at Manoa typically have around a 3.67 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UH at Manoa is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #1 in Hawaii for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Hawaii at Manoa freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	47.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	16.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	11.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	5.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UH at Manoa Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is test-optional for first-year admission. SAT and ACT scores are not required. Students who submit scores may self-report them on the application or send official results; scores that would hurt admission or scholarship review are excluded. Some scholarships and department direct-entry programs may still require test scores.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/freshman/

UH at Manoa SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1081-1293

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 548
Math 533
Composite 1081

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 653
Math 640
Composite 1293

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UH at Manoa typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1081–1293) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. UH at Manoa ranks #1 in the state of Hawaii for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1081 to 1293

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UH at Manoa is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Hawaii at Manoa
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1293+	Above 75th	>93%
1190 to 1293	Avg +	87%-93%
1081 to 1190	Avg -	78%-87%
Below 1081	Below mid-50	<78%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UH at Manoa ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 16
Composite 17

75th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 22
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UH at Manoa typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 17–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UH at Manoa places #3 among colleges in Hawaii for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UH at Manoa without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Hawaii at Manoa
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>93%
21 to 25	Avg +	87%-93%
17 to 21	Avg -	78%-87%
Below 17	Below mid-50	<78%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

51% of University of Hawaii at Manoa freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Hawaii at Manoa students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	27%
Top 25% of class	51%
Top 50% of class	86%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Hawaii at Manoa admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	11,316	5,160	16,722
Accepted	9,883	4,384	14,481
Acceptance Rate	87%	85%	87%
Enrolled	1,826	1,211	3,103
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	28%	21%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Hawaii at Manoa and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Hawaii at Manoa application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Hawaii at Manoa is $70.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UH at Manoa is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1081-1293); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025