University of Hawaii at Manoa

If you are applying to UH at Manoa, the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who submit their applications to UH at Manoa for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 1.

UH at Manoa Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of UH at Manoa's admissions stats.

UH at Manoa 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Waitlist	No

University of Hawaii at Manoa Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to UH at Manoa?

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UH at Manoa does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to University of Hawaii at Manoa

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to UH at Manoa

UH at Manoa has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UH at Manoa?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at UH at Manoa

Curious about the factors that are considered by UH at Manoa during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
State Residency	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with UH at Manoa for more information on admission factors.

UH at Manoa 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UH at Manoa, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with UH at Manoa's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UH at Manoa?

Students admitted to UH at Manoa have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 43% submitted a class rank. At UH at Manoa 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 51% were in the top 25% and 86% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Hawaii at Manoa, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	47%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	16%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	5%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UH at Manoa directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UH at Manoa considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UH at Manoa is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

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More Information on Transferring to University of Hawaii at Manoa

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to UH at Manoa.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in UH at Manoa during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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UH at Manoa Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UH at Manoa?

❌ Students who are admitted to UH at Manoa must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does UH at Manoa accept transfer credits?

✅ UH at Manoa accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UH at Manoa accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does UH at Manoa accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UH at Manoa accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UH at Manoa?

❌ No, UH at Manoa is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is UH at Manoa's acceptance rate?

✅ UH at Manoa's acceptance rate is 58%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UH at Manoa?

❌ UH at Manoa does not offer early decision.

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