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University of Hawaii at Manoa

Posted onMay 7, 2021March 6, 2025 Updated onMarch 9, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

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University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business
Master's and MBA Programs in Business
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

 

$21,288

Average Tuition

$80,400

Average Starting Salary*

539

Average GMAT Scores

1,543

Average Student Enrollment


Shidler College of Business at University of Hawaii at Manoa MBA Program in Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Shidler College of Business

  • Room C-204, Honolulu, HI - 96822
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Business School

    Institution Control: Public
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business
  • Academic Year: Semester
  • Full-Time Faculty: 71
  • Business Programs

    Business Degrees & Concentrations: Accounting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Global Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Information Systems, International Business, Management and Marketing

  • Offered As: Campus and Full-Time

  • Undergraduate School of Business

    Undergrad Degrees Conferred:
  • In-State Tuition: $13,186

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $21,288

  • Enrollment

    Full-time, All: 1,543

  • Average GMAT Score

    Average GMAT MBA: 539

  • Student / Faculty Ratio

    Institution: 10:1

  • Average Starting Salary

    Graduate Salary*: $80,400

  • Award Levels

    Award Levels Offered: Doctoral, E-MBA, Master, MBA and Undergraduate

  • Social Links

    Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter

  • GMAT Requirements

    GMAT Required* (yes, no, optional, recommended): Yes

  • MBAGuide Rankings

    Program Rankings:
    • Best MBA or Masters Program in Hawaii
    • Best DBA Program in Each State
    • BBA All BBA Each State

Compare University of Hawaii at Manoa's Tuition, Salary, ROI, Student / Faculty Ratio, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements

Compare how the MBA program at University of Hawaii at Manoa measures up against Hawaii, national, and online averages across key metrics of Tuition, Graduate Salary, Graduate ROI, Student / Faculty Ratios, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements to help you evaluate your educational investment.

Averages University of Hawaii at Manoa Online Hawaii
Tuition $21,288 $37,167 $21,288
Salary $80,400 $79,354 $80,400
ROI 278% 196% 278%
S/F Ratio 14:1 17:1 14:1
 Enrollment 1543 2,654 1,543
GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

Average GMAT Score: 539

561 539

Compare Average MBA Tuition

In Hawaii the most affordable MBA program is $21,288 and the most expensive is $21,288. The average tuition cost in the state is $21,288. Currently, the average in-state MBA tuition for University of Hawaii at Manoa is $21,288.

Comparison Group MBA Tuition Averages
University of Hawaii at Manoa $21,288
Hawaii Average $21,288
Online Average $37,167
National Average $42,528

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa average in-state tuition is $21,288
    • The average Hawaii in-state MBA tuition is $21,288
    • The average online MBA tuition in the United States is $37,167
    • The national average in-state tuition in the United States is $42,528

The most affordable Online MBA program in Hawaii is N/A while the most expensive online program is N/A. The average online tuition for Hawaii programs is N/A. Research the most affordable AACSB online MBA programs across the nation.

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa's average in-state tuition is $21,288
  • Hawaii average in-state tuition is N/A
  • National for average in-state tuition in the United States is $37,167
  • Online average for in-state tuition is $37,167
  • Find the most affordable online MBA schools.

Compare Average Graduate MBA Salaries

The highest average graduate salary1 for an MBA program in Hawaii is $80,400 and the lowest is $80,400. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is $80,400. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for University of Hawaii at Manoa is estimated to be $80,400.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA Salary Averages
University of Hawaii at Manoa $80,400
Hawaii Average $80,400
Online Average $79,354
National Average $82,899

    • National average for MBA graduate salary is $82,899
    • Online average for graduate MBA salary is $79,354

For online MBA programs in Hawaii, the highest average graduate salary1 is N/A and the lowest is N/A. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is N/A. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for University of Hawaii at Manoa is estimated to be $80,400.

    • Hawaii average for online MBA starting salary is N/A
    • National average for online MBA starting salary is $79,354

Find the online MBA programs with highest and lowest average online MBA starting salaries.

Compare Average ROI for Graduate MBA Students

The highest average graduate ROI1 for MBA students in Hawaii is 278% and the lowest is 278%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 278%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for University of Hawaii at Manoa is estimated to be 278%.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA ROI Averages
University of Hawaii at Manoa 278%
Hawaii Average 278%
Online Average 196%
National Average 186%

    • National average for MBA graduate ROI is 186%
    • Online average for graduate MBA ROI is 196%

For online MBA programs in Hawaii, the highest average graduate ROI1 is 0% and the lowest is 0%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 0%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for University of Hawaii at Manoa is estimated to be 278%.

    • Hawaii average for online MBA starting ROI is 0%
    • National average for online MBA starting ROI is 196%

Find the schools with the highest and lowest ROI for graduating MBA students.

Compare Business School Student / Faculty Ratios

The average student to faulty ratio for business schools in Hawaii ranges between a low of 14:1 to a high of 14:1 with an average Student Faculty Ratio of 14:1. Currently, University of Hawaii at Manoa has an average student-to-faculty ratio for its MBA program of 14:1.

Comparison Group Average Student to Faculty Ratios
University of Hawaii at Manoa 14:1
Hawaii Average 14:1
Online Average 17:1
National Average 16:1

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa Average Student Faculty Ratio: 14:1
    • Hawaii Student Faculty Ratio: 14:1
    • Average U.S. Student Faculty Ratio: 16:1
    • Average Online Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1

For online MBA programs, the student-to-faculty ratios range between a low of 2:1 to a high of 63:1 with an average of 17:1.

Research the best and worst student-to-faculty ratios.

Compare Average Business School Enrollment (Alumni)

In Hawaii, the average business school enrollment ranges between a low of 1,543 to a high of 1,543 with an average of 1,543. Currently, University of Hawaii at Manoa average school enrollment is 1543.

Comparison Group Average Business School Enrollment / Alumni
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1543
Hawaii Average 1,543
Online Average 2,654
National Average 2,533

 

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa Average School Enrollment: 1543
    • Hawaii's Average School Enrollment: 1,543
    • National Average for School Enrollment: 2,533
    • Online Average for School Enrollment: 2,654

For online business schools, enrollments range from a low of 152 to a high of 21,000 with an average of 2,654.

Research, find and compare online business schools enrollments.

Compare Average GMAT Scores

The average GMAT score for an MBA program in Hawaii ranges between a low of 539 to a high of 539 with an average of 539. At the present time, University of Hawaii at Manoa average GMAT score for its MBA program is 539.

Comparison Group Average GMAT Scores
University of Hawaii at Manoa 539
Hawaii Average 539
Online Average 561
National Average 567

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa Average GMAT: 539
    • Hawaii's Average GMAT Scores: 539
    • National Average for GMAT Scores: 567
    • Online Average for GMAT Scores: 561

For online MBA programs GMAT scores range from a low of 265 to a high of 732 with an average of 561.

Many MBA programs no longer require the GMAT, making these exams optional or conditional based on specific criteria. While some business schools have eliminated standardized testing requirements entirely, others still consider test scores as a component of the application process. Even at test-optional institutions, admissions committees may require the GMAT for applicants with lower GPAs or limited quantitative coursework. Ultimately, strong test scores can strengthen an application, but many programs now evaluate candidates holistically based on work experience, academic background, and leadership potential.

    • Find MBA programs that do not require a GMAT or make the exam optional or conditional
    • Find Online MBA programs with the highest and lowest GMAT requirements

Hawaii Schools Offering Online MBA Degrees

    Hawaii Schools Offering both Campus and Online MBA Degrees

    Find the best ranked MBA programs in Hawaii and also find the best best online MBA programs accepting Hawaii students.

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

    Cities in Hawaii Where You Can Find MBA Programs

    Using the following links, compare average tuition costs, starting graduate salaries, program ROIs, averaged required GMAT scores, strong alumni networks and more.

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    University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business Summary

    In-state tuition and fees for the MBA program at Shidler College of Business is $21,288. Of all MBA programs offered in Hawaii, the average cost for in-state tuition and fees is $21,288 a year. The average cost for in-state tuition and fees for an online MBA program is $37,167 a year.

    The average GMAT score to enter into Shidler College of Business is 539 while the average GMAT score to for MBA schools in Hawaii is 539.00, and the average GMAT score to enter into an online GMAT program is 560.93.

    After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $80,400.

    Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 278%

    The average in-state tuition you can expect to pay is about $21,288, and the average GMAT score for acceptance in their program is 539.

    After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $80,400. Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 278%

    Programs are offered as: Campus and Full-Time.

    The school is ranked by: University of Hawaii at Manoa's MBA program is accredited by the AACSB and is ranked by the following publications: MBAGuide

    Averages University of Hawaii at Manoa Online Hawaii
    Tuition $21,288 $37,167 $21,288
    Salary $80,400 $79,354 $80,400
    ROI 278% 196% 278%
    S/F Ratio 14:1 17:1 14:1
     Enrollment 1543 2,654 1,543
    GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

    Average GMAT Score: 539

    561 539

    1*If a school does not provide average graduate salary information or graduate ROI data on their web site, MBAGuide estimates these figures using a variety of state and regional sources including the CollegeNavigator, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state or regional equivalents. If you find mistakes in our database, please contact us.

    Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 520 MBA Schools, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you notice errors in the MBA program database, please contact us.

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        Best Graduate Salary

        • Business Analytics – $104,000
        • Consulting – $115,277
        • Energy – $92,959
        • E-Commerce – $94,850
        • Law – $90,536
        • Leadership – $88,232
        • Operations Mgmt – $92,419
        • Insurance – $80,528
        • Org. Behavior – $107,961
        • Real Estate – $97,485
        • Sports Mgmt – $78,406
        • Statistics – $103,112
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