At a glance
Average net price
$10,327
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.5%
Admission rate
95%
Undergrad size
2,519
In-state tuition
$7,584
Out-of-state tuition
$20,544
Cost of attendance
$18,410
Median earnings (10y)
$52,075
Admissions
- SAT average
- 985
- ACT midpoint
- 19
- Retention
- 78.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
8 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (37%), business (34%), humanities & arts (17%).
- Business34%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences37%
- Trades & services11%
- Business34.4%~867 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences16.4%~413 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~380 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary12.8%~322 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~244 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education5.9%~149 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.3%~107 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
9 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 495 | $38,207 | $17,750 |
| Public Administration. | Bachelor's | 246 | $36,241 | $21,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 242 | $30,814 | $19,889 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 153 | $43,515 | $17,820 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 96 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $46,264 | $24,333 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 48 | $27,522 | $18,952 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Hawaii-West Oahu
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a mid-sized institution located in Kapolei, Hawaii, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,519 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Public administration.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Hawaii-West Oahu — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,327 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,584 for in-state students and $20,544 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $18,410 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.5%, a average completion outcome. 78.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,075 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Hawaii-West Oahu confers degrees and certificates across 8 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Public administration. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (37% of credentials), business (34% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Hawaii-West Oahu accepts 95% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 985. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 19.
Location & campus
Set in Kapolei, Hawaii (suburb), University of Hawaii-West Oahu draws students from across Hawaii and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Q.How much does University of Hawaii-West Oahu cost?
The average net price at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $10,327 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,410.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu admits 95% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduate earns $52,075 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
Published tuition is $7,584 in-state and $20,544 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Hawaii-West Oahu located?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is located in Kapolei, Hawaii (ZIP 96707).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Hawaii-West Oahu at their official website.