# University of Hawaii-West Oahu

Kapolei, HI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-hawaii-west-oahu

University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a public college in Kapolei, HI with 2,519 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, and admitted students average 985 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,144 per year ($4,725 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,319 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 95% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 750 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 717 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 473–575 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 458–528 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–21 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $15,686 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $8,144 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $4,725 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $4,819 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $6,586 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $9,402 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $14,118 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,519 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 48% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,319 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Hawaii-West Oahu considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Hawaii-West Oahu's acceptance rate?**

University of Hawaii-West Oahu admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii-West Oahu?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 473–575 on SAT Reading and Writing and 458–528 on SAT Math; the average total is 985.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Hawaii-West Oahu?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–21.

**Is University of Hawaii-West Oahu test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Hawaii-West Oahu?**

In Fall 2023, 750 students applied to University of Hawaii-West Oahu and 717 were admitted; 238 enrolled.

**Does University of Hawaii-West Oahu consider legacy status?**

No. University of Hawaii-West Oahu reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Hawaii-West Oahu require an essay?**

University of Hawaii-West Oahu reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Hawaii-West Oahu cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $15,686 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,144.

**What is University of Hawaii-West Oahu's graduation rate?**

48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 141981. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology