All schools
University of Hawaii-West Oahu logo
PublicSuburban

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

UH West Oahu / UHWO

Kapolei, Hawaii 96707-4507

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedSuburban

Known for business — excellent value

University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a public suburban institution in Kapolei, Hawaii. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 973.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,075 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,666.

Established
1976
Motto
Maluna aʻe o nā lāhui āpau ke ola ke kānaka
Mascot
Pueo
Type
Public college
96%Acceptance
973SAT Avg
2,510Students
16:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$52,075Earnings 10yr
$10,666Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Hawaii-West Oahu Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 973

Reading & WritingMid: 575
540610
MathMid: 520
490600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1521

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

973

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,584
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,544
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$18,190
Average Net Price$10,666
Median Debt at Graduation$14,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$154

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,030
$30–48K$6,161
$48–75K$10,881
$75–110K$13,331
$110K+$16,928

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,666

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,848

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (14)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,510
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 8%
Black 2%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 35%
Two+ 34%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.8%
Freshman Retention69.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,352
8 Years$49,190
10 Years$52,075

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

175Very High

Estimated from HI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Honolulupop. 350K
13 mi(23 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2403 mi(4165 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
2570 mi(4455 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

University of Hawaii-West Oahu Application Checklist

Decision Notifications