Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Hawaii by Acceptance Rate 2026
The hardest Hawaii colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 6
- Cheapest net price
- $10,327
- Top earnings 10y
- $59,593
- Public / Private
- 3 / 3
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
B- Acceptance
- 47%
- Net price
- $16,774
- Earnings 10y
- $52,064
- Acceptance
- 47%
University of Hawaii at Hilo
B- Acceptance
- 60.6%
- Net price
- $11,856
- Earnings 10y
- $47,856
- Acceptance
- 60.6%
Hawaii Pacific University
D- Acceptance
- 85.9%
- Net price
- $29,657
- Earnings 10y
- $59,593
- Acceptance
- 85.9%
University of Hawaii at Manoa
B- Acceptance
- 86.6%
- Net price
- $15,664
- Earnings 10y
- $57,624
- Acceptance
- 86.6%
Chaminade University of Honolulu
D- Acceptance
- 91.4%
- Net price
- $28,856
- Earnings 10y
- $52,343
- Acceptance
- 91.4%
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
A- Acceptance
- 95.3%
- Net price
- $10,327
- Earnings 10y
- $52,075
- Acceptance
- 95.3%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Hawaii colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.20 (3 public, 3 private).
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii in Laie, HI tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 47%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Hawaii colleges are in this list?
6 Hawaii colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.