Most Selective Colleges in Hawaii
Ranked by acceptance rate (6 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI · Private nonprofit | 47% | $16,774 | $52,064 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI · Public | 61% | $11,856 | $47,856 |
| 3 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit | 86% | $29,657 | $59,593 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI · Public | 87% | $15,664 | $57,624 |
| 5 | Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit | 91% | $28,856 | $52,343 |
| 6 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI · Public | 95% | $10,327 | $52,075 |