Campus & Student Life at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Home to about 13,203 undergraduates in 2020, UH Manoa is a large, public university located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UH Manoa offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UH Manoa can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UH Manoa Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UH Manoa Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UH Manoa. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UH Manoa Disability Services.

UH Manoa for the Military

While not a "service academy", UH Manoa does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UH Manoa Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UH Manoa for Veterans Guide.

UH Manoa offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UH Manoa does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Hawaii at Manoa

UH Manoa offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa

UH Manoa has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,203 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,688 (81.0%). Part-time attendance was 2,515 (19.0%).

University of Hawaii at Manoa is Ranked #66 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UH Manoa receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UH Manoa #66 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UH Manoa by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UH Manoa Diversity Guide.

University of Hawaii at Manoa Competes in the NCAA

UH Manoa has a total of 576 student athletes, 249 men and 327 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Hawaii at Manoa Athletics