University of Hawaii-West Oahu Admission
Acceptance Rate
95.34%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
32.16%
Freshmen Enrollment
237
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 773 students have applied and 737 students have allowed to admit to University of Hawaii-West Oahu (Acceptance rate: 95.34%). UHWO's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 32.16 % where 237 students have finally enrolled out of 737 admitted students.
UHWO acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Brigham Young University-Hawaii and Pacific Rim Christian University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 46.96%).
UHWO enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 75.16%).
How to Apply to University of Hawaii-West Oahu
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UHWO. UHWO offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UHWO and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 18. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Hawaii-West Oahu is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,090). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | 1,020 | 18 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,090 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii | 1,090 | 61 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Hawaii-West Oahu, 16 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 473 | 520 | 575 |
| Mathematics | 458 | 500 | 528 |
| Total | 931 | 1,020 | 1,103 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Hawaii-West Oahu, 114 students submitted ACT scores (48% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Hawaii. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| English | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 19 |
UHWO Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Hawaii-West Oahu. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |