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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Also known as: UH Mānoa, University of Hawaii Manoa

Public school in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

Founded in 1907 under the Morrill Act as the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, UH Mānoa is the flagship campus of the UH system, offering over 90 undergraduate and 150 graduate and professional degree programs across 17 schools and colleges. Accredited by WSCUC, it enrolls more than 20,000 students on its 320-acre urban campus, renowned for research in oceanography, astronomy, and Pacific studies.

public

research-oriented

land-grant

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SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

UH Mānoa employs a test-optional policy: applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores, and scores will not disadvantage applicants under the “Do No Harm” policy; only beneficial scores are considered.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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