How many selective colleges are in Hawaii?

We track 19 notable colleges in Hawaii, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What is the most selective college in Hawaii?

By acceptance rate, Brigham Young University-Hawaii is among the most selective in Hawaii, at approximately 47%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.

How do I know my chances at Hawaii colleges?

Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Selective Colleges in Hawaii: Acceptance Rates, SAT & Cost — QuantAdmit

Selective colleges in Hawaii

Acceptance rates, test-score ranges, and average net price for selective colleges in Hawaii — source-cited from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Want the number that matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

We track 19 notable colleges in Hawaii (10 public · 9 private · ~$11,856 median net price), with Brigham Young University-Hawaii among the most selective at ~47%.

Model my odds →Browse all schools

College	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75	Avg net price
Brigham Young University-Hawaii	Laie	47%	960–1190	$16,774
University of Hawaii at Hilo	Hilo	61%	945–1175	$11,856
Hawaii Pacific University	Honolulu	86%	998–1200	$29,657
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu	87%	1081–1293	$15,664
Chaminade University of Honolulu

Hawaii admissions: quick answers

How many selective colleges are in Hawaii?: We track 19 notable colleges in Hawaii, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What is the most selective college in Hawaii?: By acceptance rate, Brigham Young University-Hawaii is among the most selective in Hawaii, at approximately 47%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.
How do I know my chances at Hawaii colleges?: Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.