UH Manoa Average GPA (3.69) & Acceptance Rate (87%)

Q: What GPA did the University of Hawaii at Manoa's first-year students have?

70% of University of Hawaii at Manoa's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (26.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: How many applicants get into the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 14,481 of 16,722 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.69, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 548–653 reading and writing, 533–640 math

ACT, middle 50%: 17–25 composite

Average net price: $14,557 a year (2022–23)

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University of Hawaii at Manoa average GPA

University of Hawaii at Manoa reported an average high school GPA of 3.69 for its first-year students who submitted one (84% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	26.1%
3.75–3.99	23.1%
3.50–3.74	20.8%
3.25–3.49	14.8%
3.00–3.24	10.4%
2.50–2.99	4.5%
2.00–2.49	0.1%
1.00–1.99	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of Hawaii at Manoa reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

University of Hawaii at Manoa acceptance rate

University of Hawaii at Manoa admitted 14,481 of 16,722 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public 4-year university in Honolulu, Hawaii, with 15,375 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Hawaii at Manoa in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	548	595	653
SAT Math	533	565	640
ACT Composite	17	21	25
ACT English	16	19	22
ACT Math	16	18	22

1% submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores, as University of Hawaii at Manoa reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1102 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Hawaii at Manoa looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Hawaii at Manoa's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Hawaii at Manoa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,557 a year at University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is the University of Hawaii at Manoa hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Hawaii at Manoa admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is the University of Hawaii at Manoa test optional?

Yes. University of Hawaii at Manoa considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Hawaii at Manoa students have?

The middle 50% of University of Hawaii at Manoa's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 548–653 in reading and writing and 533–640 in math; ACT composite 17–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

University of Hawaii at Manoa doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.69, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What GPA did the University of Hawaii at Manoa's first-year students have?

70% of University of Hawaii at Manoa's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (26.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

How many applicants get into the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

University of Hawaii at Manoa's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 14,481 of 16,722 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I get into the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 29.9% of University of Hawaii at Manoa's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

A lot: University of Hawaii at Manoa requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,557 a year at University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of Hawaii at Manoa give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Hawaii at Manoa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of Hawaii at Manoa's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of Hawaii at ManoaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
University of Hawaii at Manoa Common Data Set 2023–24University of Hawaii at Manoa: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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