University of Hawaii at Manoa's published cost of attendance is $26,433. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,433 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,218 |
| Room and Board | $14,658 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,769 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,664 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,675 |
| $30–48k | $12,246 |
| $48–75k | $14,469 |
| $75–110k | $18,760 |
| $110k+ | $22,562 |
University of Hawaii at Manoa's published cost of attendance is $26,433. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $10,675; middle-income families pay around $14,469; higher-income families pay approximately $22,562. Azimuth ranks University of Hawaii At Manoa #366 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The university's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay through a mix of grants and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,988; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,903, median federal debt of $18,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $209 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $61,903, placing University of Hawaii At Manoa in the 52.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,033 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Hawaii At Manoa in the 66.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Hawaii At Manoa #888 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Hawaii At Manoa also sits in the 78.9 percentile for median low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon, with low-income graduates earning $53,000. The earnings pattern at University of Hawaii At Manoa is anchored by Business, which forms the largest share of degree output. Nursing stands out as the highest aggregate-return major. Psychology, General has 216 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,005, and Azimuth ranks it #237 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Digital Marketing follows with 139 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $58,999, with Azimuth ranking it #178 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Among the highest-earning programs, Biology, General program graduates 131 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,307, while Communication and Media Studies and Finance round out a program mix that spans Business (20% of graduates), Social Sciences (8%), and Engineering (8%).
