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University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public coeducational university located in Manoa, a neighbourhood community of Honolulu, Hawaii. The school was established in 1907 and currently admits more than 10,000 students each year. The institution offers a wide range of courses in art studies, hospitality, and liberal arts.
The sports teams for men are called the Rainbow Warriors, and the sports teams for women go by the name of Rainbow Wahine. University of Hawaii offers sports programs for both men and women in basketball, baseball, volleyball, and football. It also has a sailing team that won the Intercollegiate Sailing Association National Championship in 2004.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to hospitality, art studies, and liberal arts.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 510 or more. Students attending University Of Hawaii At Manoa come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. University Of Hawaii At Manoa offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, University Of Hawaii At Manoa had 20,051 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Student athletes at University Of Hawaii At Manoa belong to the Western Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
2500 Campus Road Hawaii Hall
Honolulu, HI 96822-2301
General Phone: (808) 956-7651
http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,041 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, economics, history, library science, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 679 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, human resources |
| Education And Teaching | 532 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, social foundations of education, ESL instruction, teacher education, educational administration, ... |
| Science | 296 | biology, zoology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, physics, botany, meteorology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 242 | psychology, educational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 200 | social work, family and consumer economics, public administration |
| Media | 177 | communication studies, journalism, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 162 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, ocean engineering |
| Hospitality | 134 | tourism and travel |
| Law | 122 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Art Studies | 107 | art studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 104 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Medicine | 83 | medicine, public health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 77 | exercise science, nutrition sciences, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 63 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 47 | audiology and speech pathology, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 47 | religion, philosophy |
| Construction Trades | 35 | apparel and textiles |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 32 | drama, dance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 26 | natural resources management, environmental science |
| Music | 24 | music |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 22 | various soil sciences courses, various plant science courses, soil science, pest management, horticultural science |
| Architecture And Planning | 18 | urban planning, architecture |
| Animal Science And Care | 14 | animal science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 5 | agricultural economics, food science |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Hawaii At Manoa in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,836 | 79 |
| Master's degree | 1,094 | 86 |
| First-professional degree | 171 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 149 | 57 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 63 | 3 |
In 2007, University Of Hawaii At Manoa had a total enrollment of 20,051 students (16,505 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 57% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 84 % |
University Of Hawaii At Manoa offers campus housing for 3,079 of its 16,505 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Honolulu, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,167 | 4,208 | 68% | 1,775 | 42% |
| Men | 2,705 | 1,770 | 65% | 797 | 45% |
| Women | 3,462 | 2,438 | 70% | 978 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,654 |
| Room and board | $ 7,335 |
| Room charge | $ 4,030 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,537 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,179 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,693 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Hawaii At Manoa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 161000)
University Of Hawaii At Manoa has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 623 | 262 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 171 | 128 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 234 | 227 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 104 | $127,210 | 21 | $112,043 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $93,798 | 30 | $95,611 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $74,385 | 17 | $71,082 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $49,175 | 8 | $70,455 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 130 | $118,303 | 76 | $92,017 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 254 | $107,000 | 93 | $96,741 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 150 | $79,899 | 99 | $76,900 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 124 | $71,615 | 114 | $65,149 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $52,125 | 67 | $53,284 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 557 | $88,967 | 373 | $74,014 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 174 | 129 | 303 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 95 | 135 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Plant Sciences, Other
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Soil Sciences, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Languages, Lit and Linguistics
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Filipino/Tagalog Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Korean Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Linguistics
Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Botany/Plant Biology, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Human/Medical Genetics
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Meteorology
Microbiology, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Hawaii At Manoa Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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