University of Hawaii at Manoa

2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822-2217

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #116 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.27% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

55.8% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $17,202 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $17,202 median across the 3 BSW colleges in Hawaii. 27.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

20,028
Total Students
15,375
Undergraduates
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

87%
Acceptance Rate
14,481 admitted out of 16,722 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Required

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
548 - 653
Math
533 - 640
1% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
17 - 25
English
16 - 22
Math
16 - 22
3% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$12,186
Out-of-State
$34,218

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$17,202
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $10,675
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,246
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,469
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,760
$110,001+ $22,562
27%
Receive Pell Grants
27%
Students Borrowing
$6,404
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

56%
Overall
55%
Full-Time
56%
Part-Time
60%
First-Time Students
64%
Transfer Students
15%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 41%
6-Year Completion 55%
8-Year Completion 56%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
39.9%
Female
60.1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
10.2%
Some Distance
61%
No Distance
28.8%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
8.5%
Some Distance
71.8%
No Distance
19.7%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
20.9%
Black or African American
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Asian
30.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or More Races
23.6%
Non-Resident Alien
6.2%
Unknown
0.6%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
8089568111
Address
2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822-2217
IPEDS ID
141574

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.