University of Hawaii at Manoa

As the flagship institution in the state's public higher education system, the University of Hawaii at Manoa serves 13,000 students annually. The school features remote learning options facilitated by Moodle. Distance learners can earn technical certificates and associate degrees in fields such as small business accounting, information and computing science, and management foundations. UH also delivers a transfer-focused associate of arts program that operates five-week, cohort-style classes. Bachelor's programs comprises women's studies, nursing (RN-to-BSN), and economics. Students can also enroll in a public administration track, concentrating their degree plan on either healthcare or governmental justice. UH offers 11 online master's degrees, including programs for counseling psychology, social work, and human resource management. To enroll as a first-year undergraduate, candidates must possess at least a 2.8 GPA and must have graduated in the top 40% of their high school class. Graduate admission requirements differ by program, but generally include a minimum 3.0 GPA. UH funds scholarships specifically for female students and members of indigenous communities.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
89% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
59% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Recommended |
High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
2k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
61%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
5 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
6 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
7 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
8 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
10 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
14 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
16 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
17 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
18 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
19 | Theology And Religious Vocations | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
20 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |