Founded in 1965, University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine, also known as John A. Burns School of Medicine or Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, is a public medical school located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Last year, 77 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 324.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 79.2% of last year's enrolled students were Hawaii residents. State-funded medical schools, like Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Hawaii state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The 2026 tuition & fees at Hawaii Burns School of Medicine is $37,444 for Hawaii residents and $72,100 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $73,600 for Hawaii residents and $108,256 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of matriculants is 513 and the average GPA is 3.88 at Hawaii Burns School of Medicine. Of the total 2,216 applicants, 77 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 3.47% at Hawaii Burns School of Medicine.
John A. Burns School of Medicine obtained LCME accreditation in 1966 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2024-25.
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Directory Information
