University of Hawaii at Manoa Demographics & Diversity Overview

76%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Hawaii at Manoa has a diverse student body with 76% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
21.3%(2,908)
Hispanic
14.4%(1,962)
African American
1.5%(211)
Asian
34.4%(4,698)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(32)
Pacific Islander
2.3%(312)
Two or More Races
25.1%(3,429)
Unknown
0.7%(89)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color76%
Total Enrollment19,074
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Hawaii at Manoa has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.6%(5,616)
Women
60.4%(8,582)

Gender Statistics

Men5,616

29% of total enrollment

Women8,582

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Hawaii at Manoa serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.8%(546)
18-19
37.6%(5,339)
20-21
29.3%(4,163)
22-24
16.5%(2,348)
25+
12.7%(1,802)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.6%(76)
22-24
20.0%(973)
25+
78.4%(3,824)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Hawaii at Manoa attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.7%(1,648)
Out-of-State
40.4%(1,174)
International
2.9%(85)

Regional Representation

In-State1,648

57% of student body

Out-of-State1,174

40% of student body

International85

3% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

76%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age