ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · public
Yes — University of Hawaii at Manoa hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Hawaii at Manoa hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in Hawaii.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedWarrior Battalion runs Army ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa for cadets across Hawaii.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Honolulu, HI runs out of University of Hawaii at Manoa as the Detachment 175 University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Hawaii at Manoa in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 27 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 71 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women33%
- Men67%
- Asian50%
- White26%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women34%
- Men66%
- Asian49%
- White23%
- Other or unknown12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander11%
- Hispanic10%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,081–1,293 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–25 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $12,186 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,218 |
| Average net price | $15,664 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 64% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Hawaii at Manoa has 15,029 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: University of Hawaii at Manoa takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | School of Law | Up to $10,000 |
| Doctorate | School of Law | Up to $10,000 |
| Doctorate | School of Law | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa: FAQ
Does University of Hawaii at Manoa have ROTC?
Yes — University of Hawaii at Manoa hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Hawaii at Manoa students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Warrior Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Hawaii at Manoa) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 175 University of Hawaii at Manoa).
Is ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Hawaii at Manoa. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
manoa.hawaii.edu
- Admissions
manoa.hawaii.edu
- Apply
student-university-of-hawaii-undergraduate-manoa.admissionsbyliaison.com
- Financial aid
hawaii.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Honolulu, HI 96822-2217
IPEDS UNITID: 141574
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