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UO

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

Kapolei, HIPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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95%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$10,327
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$44,352
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Kapolei, HI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading473 - 575
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math458 - 528
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 21
1typical 50% range36
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing34% of degrees
Social Sciences16% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,931
Earnings 5yr: $75,755
Debt: $17,820
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,227
Earnings 5yr: $55,729
Debt: $17,750
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,648
Earnings 5yr: $57,924
Debt: $24,333
Public Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,891
Earnings 5yr: $53,361
Debt: $21,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,343
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,952
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,536
Earnings 5yr: $41,676
Debt: $19,889
Homeland Security.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,309
Debt: N/A
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Insurance.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Natural Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,327
In-State Tuition$7,584
Out-of-State Tuition$20,544
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

32%
Pell Grants
21%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$44,352
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,075

Completion Signals

50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,848
Est. Monthly Payment
$128/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

35%
Men
65%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
40%
Avg Family Income
$39,991
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