University of Hawaii at Manoa

    Honolulu, HI · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1080–1290
    Median ~1190
    Acceptance rate
    87%
    Enrollment
    15,029
    ACT middle 50%
    17–25

    How UH Manoa / UHM compares

    • The ~1190 SAT midpoint ranks #169 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 3 in HI.
    • Its 87% acceptance rate is more selective than 18% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Reading and Writing (580 Math vs 610 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($57,624) are $5,442 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $22,032 more per year than in-state students ($34,218 vs $12,186).
    National SAT rank
    #169 of 197
    SAT rank in HI
    #2 of 3
    More selective than
    18% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$5,442

    What the numbers say about UH Manoa / UHM

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1080 to 1290. A planning score near or above 1330 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 610 Reading and Writing and 580 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 87% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 64% completion rate and $57,624 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1190 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $12,186
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $34,218
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $57,624
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    64%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1080 and 1290. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1330 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1290 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1190 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1080 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1290

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1080–1280

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1080

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UH Manoa / UHM's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX1070–127066%
    Molloy UniversityRockville Centre, NY1090–129082%
    University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC1150–136089%
    University of KansasLawrence, KS1070–130093%
    Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA1100–128090%
    University of MississippiUniversity, MS1000–120097%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UH Manoa / UHM?

    University of Hawaii at Manoa's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1080–1290, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1330 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UH Manoa / UHM's acceptance rate?

    University of Hawaii at Manoa's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 87%.

    How much does it cost to attend UH Manoa / UHM?

    In-state tuition is approximately $12,186 and out-of-state is approximately $34,218. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UH Manoa / UHM test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Hawaii at Manoa's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: manoa.hawaii.edu