University of Hawaii-West Oahu

4-years Public College In Kapolei, HI

University of Hawaii-West Oahu (referred to as UHWO) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Kapolei, HI. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $7,584 for Hawaii residents and $20,544 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,913 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is Bachelor's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$7,584 (Hawaii Residents) $20,544 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate96.37%
Student Population2,913
Test Scores1,100 (SAT) 19 (ACT)
Graduation Rate32%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1981 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $7,584 for Hawaii residents and $20,544 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers the alternative tuition plans. 87 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,260 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is 96.37% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.66%. The average SAT score is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 19. University of Hawaii-West Oahu accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,913 students are attending at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. There are 86 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 102 part-time faculty working for University of Hawaii-West Oahu. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 248 (full-time) and 110 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is 32% and transfer-out rate is 31%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers ROTC, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Hawaii-West Oahu campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers