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University of Hawaii - Manoa Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, the University of Hawaii - Manoa has an overall acceptance rate of 86.6%, accepting 14,481 out of 16,722 applicants. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate remains the same at 86.6%. Transfer students have a notably high acceptance rate of 79.43%, with 3,596 accepted from 4,527 applicants, and an average GPA of 3.68. Historically, the overall acceptance rate has varied, with rates of 69.72% in 2023, 72.78% in 2022, and 70.1% in 2021. The university does not report specific Early Action (EA) rates or waitlist statistics for the most recent year.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 16,722
Accepted Applicants: 14,481
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
In the application year 2024, the University of Hawaii - Manoa reported an overall acceptance rate of 86.6%, accepting 14,481 out of 16,722 applicants. This marks a significant increase in competitiveness from 2023, where the acceptance rate dropped to 69.72% from a higher rate of 83.71% in 2020. Historical trends indicate fluctuating acceptance rates, with a low of 58.48% in 2019 and increases thereafter, demonstrating a more favorable admission environment recently. Overall, the acceptance rates have varied from 58.48% in 2019 to as high as 86.6% in 2024, indicating a notable recovery and increase in acceptance rates in the last few years.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
The University of Hawaii - Manoa currently has no available statistics on its wait list, including the number of students offered a place, accepted, or the acceptance rate for the application years. Historical data from 2020 to 2024 also indicates that similar information is lacking for those years. This absence of data reflects a need for transparency regarding the wait list process at the university.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
The University of Hawaii - Manoa's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 79.43%, with 3,596 out of 4,527 applicants granted admission. This marks a notable increase from the previous year, 2023, when the acceptance rate was 68.58% with 3,340 acceptances from 4,870 applicants. The average GPA of admitted transfer students is 3.68, indicating a strong and competitive applicant pool. This upward trend in acceptance rates suggests an increasingly welcoming approach towards transfer students at Hawaii - Manoa.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 4,527
Accepted Applicants: 3,596
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Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 33.35% |
| White | 24.69% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.48% |
| Black/African American | 1.81% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 18.98% |
| Two or more races | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.16% |
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