University of Hawaii at West Oahu

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About University of Hawaii at West Oahu

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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 2,863, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,344, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,304.

Kapolei, HI

$7,344

Avg in-state
tuition

$20,304

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

96%

Acceptance Rate

69%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

47%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile15-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

91%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

8%

Unknown

0%

Black

2%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

33%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

38%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

4%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

2,614

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

22% On-campus

78% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold78% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

31%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

31%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,054
State Grant Aid$2,478
Institution Grant Aid$4,053
Pell Grant Aid$4,330

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
3Education.
4Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
5Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
6Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
7Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
8Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.