School Profile

University of Hawaii at West Oahu

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Kapolei, HI

$7,344

Avg in-state tuition

$20,304

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Hawaii at West Oahu

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Hawaii at West Oahu is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Kapolei, Hawaii. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,168, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 7 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,344, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,304.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

95% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1120

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Asian

38%

Two or more races

33%

Hispanic

14%

White

9%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

4%

Black

1%

Unknown

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

67%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

3,140

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

43% On-campus

57% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 57% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

81%

State Grant Aid

26%

Institution Grant Aid

42%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,071
State Grant Aid $2,859
Institution Grant Aid $3,411
Pell Grant Aid $4,234

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

7

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.