University of Hawaii at Manoa Acceptance Rate
Honolulu, Hawaii · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 19,211
- Admitted
- 13,388
- Yield
- 22.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 69.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,532 to 19,211 (+155%) over that period.
Its 69.7% rate makes University of Hawaii at Manoa more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Hawaii schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
University of Hawaii at Manoa has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,532 | 5,937 | 78.8% | 1,849 |
| 2015–16 | 7,690 | 6,261 | 81.4% | 1,907 |
| 2016–17 | 7,409 | 6,296 | 85% | 1,974 |
| 2017–18 | 8,501 | 7,069 | 83.2% | 1,968 |
| 2018–19 | 9,345 | 7,805 | 83.5% | 2,209 |
| 2019–20 | 16,235 | 9,493 | 58.5% | 2,020 |
| 2020–21 | 13,240 | 11,081 | 83.7% | 2,184 |
| 2021–22 | 19,607 | 13,721 | 70% | 2,939 |
| 2022–23 | 18,974 | 13,807 | 72.8% | 3,106 |
| 2023–24 | 19,211 | 13,388 | 69.7% | 3,042 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,155 | 9,056 | 68.8% |
| Men | 5,836 | 4,180 | 71.6% |
| Unknown | 220 | 152 | 69.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 480–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 2% |
How University of Hawaii compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate is 69.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,388 admitted of 19,211 applicants).
Is University of Hawaii at Manoa test optional?
University of Hawaii at Manoa is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Hawaii at Manoa?
University of Hawaii at Manoa received 19,211 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,388.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Manoa?
Admitted students at University of Hawaii at Manoa typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Hawaii at Manoa getting harder to get into?
University of Hawaii at Manoa has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 69.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/.