School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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Kapolei, HI
$7,344
Avg in-state tuition
$20,304
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Hawaii at West Oahu
School Type: Public
Status: Non-profit
Accreditation: Regional
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Military Friendly: Yes
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 3,008, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 7 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,344, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,304.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
95% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreignlanguage (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 16-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1220
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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3k
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Online
On-campus
Hybrid
Demographics
Asian
38%
Two or more races
31%
Hispanic
15%
White
9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
4%
Black
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
67%
Socio-economic diversity
30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
2,978
Student Location Breakout
99% Online
1% On-campus
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages. 99% online, 1% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
43% On-campus
57% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 57% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
85%
State Grant Aid
13%
Institution Grant Aid
31%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Federal Grant Aid $2,243
State Grant Aid $2,819
Institution Grant Aid $3,112
Pell Grant Aid $4,311
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||
| 2 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | ||||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | ||||
| 3 | Education | |||
| Education, General | ||||
| Education, General | ||||
| Education, General | ||||
| Education, General | ||||
| 4 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | |||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ||||
| 5 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||
| 6 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | |||
| Public Administration | ||||
| Public Administration | ||||
| Public Administration | ||||
| Public Administration | ||||
| 7 | Social Sciences | |||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||
| Social Sciences, General |
1
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
2
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
3
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
4
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
7
Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
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