
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.