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University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Admission at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is close to open (95.3%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $52,075 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Hawaii-West Oahu occupies suburban Kapolei, HI — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, where graduates median $69,931 four years out. 32.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 2,519 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 78% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1210 — near the HI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Hawaii-West Oahu's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Hawaii-West Oahu received 750 applications and admitted 717 (95.6%), with 238 enrolling.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1030–1210 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically University of Hawaii-West Oahu's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 580 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Hawaii-West Oahu compares
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Hawaii median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.3% | 86.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,584 | $12,186 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,075 | $52,075 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Hawaii-West Oahu: $52,075 median at year ten, versus $52,075 across Hawaii institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $7,584 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $20,544. For non-residents, University of Hawaii-West Oahu's $20,544 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,519 undergrads, University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
49.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a University of Hawaii-West Oahu tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $69,931 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,227 |
| Education, General | $54,648 |
| Public Administration | $53,891 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,343 |
| Social Sciences, General | $41,536 |
Median earnings for these 6 University of Hawaii-West Oahu programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,075 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 3 additional University of Hawaii-West Oahu programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 95.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Hawaii-West Oahu's acceptance rate?
95.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 717 admitted from 750 applicants.
How much does University of Hawaii-West Oahu cost?
In-state tuition is $7,584; out-of-state students pay $20,544. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,075 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Hawaii
- Hawaii Pacific University — 85.9% admitted
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — 86.6% admitted
- Chaminade University of Honolulu — 91.4% admitted
- University of Hawaii at Hilo — 60.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.