University of Hawaii at Manoa Demographics & Diversity Overview

75%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Hawaii at Manoa has a diverse student body with 75% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
21.4%(3,308)
Hispanic
14.2%(2,203)
African American
1.7%(261)
Asian
33.7%(5,218)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(40)
Pacific Islander
2.5%(393)
Two or More Races
25.4%(3,934)
Unknown
0.7%(104)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color75%
Total Enrollment21,615
International Students2%

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 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.5%(6,367)
Women
60.5%(9,756)

Gender Statistics

Men6,367

29% of total enrollment

Women9,756

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Hawaii at Manoa serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.1%(599)
18-19
37.4%(5,449)
20-21
32.1%(4,675)
22-24
15.0%(2,182)
25+
11.5%(1,671)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(80)
22-24
19.4%(907)
25+
78.9%(3,692)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Hawaii at Manoa attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.2%(1,643)
Out-of-State
40.3%(1,158)
International
2.5%(71)

Regional Representation

In-State1,643

57% of student body

Out-of-State1,158

40% of student body

International71

2% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

75%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age