University of Hawaii at Manoa

Non-profit

Private

Regional

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):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes

*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

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

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Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Health Professions And Related Programs

History

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts