University of Hawaii-West Oahu
tuition & fees
$20,544
acceptance rate
95%
Student Population
2,814
online students
1,478
Number of Programs
9
Financial Aid Amount
$6,121
SAT Scores
1,020
Graduation Rate
50%
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a Public, 4 years college located in Kapolei, Hawaii.
It has a total enrollment of 2,814 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. UHWO's acceptance rate is 95.34% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Hawaii-West Oahu and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707-4507 |
| Phone | 808-689-2800 |
| WEB | https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://student-university-of-hawaii-undergraduate-westoahu.admissionsbyliaison.com/dashboard |
| Financial Aid | https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/registrar/veteran-students/ |
| Disability Service | https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/disabilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Hawaii-West Oahu is 95.34% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.16%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.34 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 32.16 % |
Tuition & Fees
UHWO's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,584 for Hawaii residents and $20,544 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,544).
| Hawaii Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,584 | $20,544 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,814 students have enrolled at UHWO (2024-2025). Among them, 1,478 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,814 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,814 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,478 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UHWO offers 9 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UHWO
| Number of programs | 9 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |