University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii
About Shidler College of Business
Shidler College of Business is the graduate business school of University of Hawaii at Manoa, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 35. 65% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 539; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $80,000, 78% employed. Printed annual tuition is $21,000. Known for Asia-Pacific Gateway, Hospitality, International Business, Unique Location. Best for Asia-Pacific Careers, Hospitality, International Business.
How University of Hawaii at Manoa grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Shidler College of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 539 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 65% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
78% employed · median starting salary$80,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Honolulu
Shidler College of Business is in Honolulu, Hawaii. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Overview
Shidler College of Business is the graduate business school of University of Hawaii at Manoa, based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Shidler College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Shidler College of Business located?
Shidler College of Business is in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Is the Shidler College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Shidler College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Shidler College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 539.
What is the average GPA at Shidler College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Shidler College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Shidler College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 65%.
What is the median starting salary for Shidler College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $80,000.
What is the employment rate after the Shidler College of Business MBA?
78% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Shidler College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $21,000.
How long is the Shidler College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Shidler College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 35 students.
What is Shidler College of Business known for?
Shidler College of Business is known for Asia-Pacific Gateway, Hospitality, International Business, Unique Location.
Who is the Shidler College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Asia-Pacific Careers, Hospitality, International Business.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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