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72.8%Acceptance
$12,186Tuition
14,306Students
63%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$57,624Earnings
#2 in HawaiiPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$12,186
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,218
Average Net Price
$13,181
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,936
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,357
Books & Supplies
$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,472
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$196/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
27.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,397
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,971
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,381
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,795
$110,001+ $20,462

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,397 annually at UH Manoa, while those making over $110,000 face $20,462 per year. The average student pays $13,181 after aid, making a four-year degree cost around $52,724. This reflects Hawaii's commitment to keeping education accessible despite the state's high cost of living.

Graduates typically leave with $18,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $196. With median earnings of $57,624 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 4% of income. The 69% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates can manage their debt burden. Only 27% of students take federal loans, indicating many families can afford college without borrowing.

Low-income Hawaii residents get the best deal here. In-state students from families earning under $48,000 pay less than $10,000 annually at this flagship research university, accessing strong programs in oceanography and astronomy at community college prices.

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