University of Hawaii-West Oahu — College Profile

About

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu is a modern, fast-growing institution in Kapolei best known for its applied, career-focused degrees in high-demand fields like creative media, cybersecurity, business administration, and sustainable community food systems. Serving a diverse student body that includes many first-generation and non-traditional learners, the close-knit campus fosters an inclusive, supportive culture defined by small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentorship. What truly sets UH West Oʻahu apart is its deep commitment to Indigenous values, integrating Native Hawaiian culture, knowledge, and *mālama ʻāina* (stewardship of the land) into both its academic curriculum and vibrant campus life.

Wikipedia:The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu is a public college in Kapolei, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi system. It offers baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts and professional studies. UHWO opened in January 1976. In 1981 it was accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission or its predecessor. In 2007, the school added first- and second-year subjects, becoming a four-year college.

Location

Kapolei, HI, 96707-4507 · Suburb campus

✈

Nearest airport from college

HNL · Honolulu

9 mi away

Open in Google Maps

Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$7,584$20,544

Books & supplies$1,350$1,350

Cost of attendance$18,410$46,620

Average net price$10,327Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$20,544

In-state: $7,584

Books & supplies$1,350

Cost of attendance$46,620

In-state: $18,410

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $10,327

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: westoahu.hawaii.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of Hawaii-West Oahu’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$20,592

Fees$240

Books & supplies$1,450

Personal expenses$2,784

Transportation$2,672

Total published by the school$46,620

Source: westoahu.hawaii.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$7,674

$30–48k

$7,077

$48–75k

$10,247

$75–110k

$13,155

$110k+

$17,718

Your family's actual price → University of Hawaii-West Oahu net price calculator

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

48%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

29%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

12%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

38% graduated · 32% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 28% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$44,352

10 yrs after entry$52,075

Debt

Median at graduation$14,500

Monthly payment$154

Middle 50% owe$4.8k–$18.2k

90th percentile$27,714

Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

95%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

985

R 473–575 · M 458–528

ACT midpoint

Comp 15–21 · E 14–21 · M 15–19

SAT middle 50%: 931–1103

40080012001600

Wondering if University of Hawaii-West Oahu is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list

Financial aid & net cost estimates

Deep dives on any school

Scholarship search

Get your college list →See a sample college plan first

Essay prompts

If University of Hawaii-West Oahu asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.

Student Body

Gender

Men 35%Women 65%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

17 : 1

Pell grant

32%

First-gen

43%

Family income

$28,758

Independent

57%

Veterans

Age at entry

27.0

Part-time

40%

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

16%

Black

Asian

37%

Two or more

33%

NH/PI

Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$44,352

After 10 yrs

$52,075

Business Administration, Management and Operations219

Public Administration115

Social Sciences, General106

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other74

Graphic Communications47

Education, General42

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities19

Security Science and Technology7

Natural Sciences1

Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.

Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$299,037

Full-time faculty

61%

Faculty salary

$11,565/mo

Teaching spend

$16,313

per student

Federal loans

21%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate — diverse fields

Undergraduate profile