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$12,186
per year
In-State Tuition
73%
Acceptance Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public four-year institution in Honolulu, HI. Programs offered include Psychology, Marketing, Biology, Finance and Nursing.
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34 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Hawaii at Manoa places on CLEP credit
UH Mānoa publishes its own per-exam equivalencies below.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Education
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
12
Sports
8
Men’s teams
10
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(3)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
Sailing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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UH Manoa considers admitted first-year students for Academic Merit Scholarships of $2,500-$4,000 a year for Hawaii residents and $4,000 a year for other U.S. citizens with a 3.70+ GPA.
For students entering Fall 2026
Manoa Academic Merit Scholarship (Hawaii residents, GPA 3.20-3.49)
Competitive$2,500 per year
Renewable: 3.20 undergraduate cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per semester
No separate application; awarded as long as scholarships are available, so apply early. Secure it with your tuition deposit.
GPA band 3.20-3.49. Holistic academic review; meeting the GPA does not guarantee an award. Only for fall entry right after high school.
Manoa Academic Merit Scholarship (Hawaii residents, GPA 3.50-3.69)
Competitive$3,000 per year
Renewable: 3.20 undergraduate cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per semester
No separate application; awarded as long as scholarships are available, so apply early. Secure it with your tuition deposit.
GPA band 3.50-3.69. Holistic academic review; meeting the GPA does not guarantee an award. Only for fall entry right after high school.
Manoa Academic Merit Scholarship (Hawaii residents, GPA 3.70+)
Competitive$4,000 per year
Renewable: 3.20 undergraduate cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per semester
No separate application; awarded as long as scholarships are available, so apply early. Secure it with your tuition deposit.
GPA 3.70 and above. Holistic academic review; meeting the GPA does not guarantee an award. Only for fall entry right after high school.
Manoa Academic Merit Scholarship (non-residents, GPA 3.70+)
Competitive$4,000 per year
Renewable: 3.20 undergraduate cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits per semester
No separate application; awarded as long as scholarships are available, so apply early. Secure it with your tuition deposit.
For U.S. citizens who are not Hawaii residents. Holistic academic review; meeting the GPA does not guarantee an award. Only for fall entry right after high school.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,675
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$57,624
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Sep 2026
Conditions University of Hawaii at Manoa places on CLEP credit
UH Mānoa publishes its own per-exam equivalencies below.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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