Kapolei, Hawaii · Public ·Suburb
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- Suburb
- Enrollment
- 2,519 students
- Women / Men
- 65.4% / 34.6%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 95.3%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 931–1103
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 15–21
Cost
- Avg net price
- $10,327
- Sticker price
- $18,410
- Tuition (in-state)
- $7,584
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,544
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49.6%
- Retention rate
- 78%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $52,075
- Median debt
- $14,500 (~$157/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 32.1%
- Take federal loans
- 21.1%
All majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
13 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is University of Hawaii-West Oahu worth it?
Pay $10,327/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $52,075 ten years out — about 5.0× the annual cost. Value grade: A.
- Avg net price
- $10,327/yr
- Median earnings
- $52,075/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $14,500~$157/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $41,308net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Hawaii-West Oahu's acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu admits 95.3% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 931–1103 range on the SAT.
How much does University of Hawaii-West Oahu cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,327. The sticker price before any aid is $18,410, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $41,308.
How much debt do University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates have?
Graduates leave University of Hawaii-West Oahu with a median federal student loan balance of $14,500, which works out to about $157 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 21.1% of students take federal loans.
Is University of Hawaii-West Oahu worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates earn a median of $52,075 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 5.0× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns University of Hawaii-West Oahu a value grade of A.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
Admitted students score 931–1103 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
49.6% of full-time undergraduates graduate from University of Hawaii-West Oahu within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 78%.
What are the most popular majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
13 programs are listed in federal data; 9 have positive share data. The largest reported major at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is Business Administration, Management and Operations (37.4%), followed by Social Sciences, General (18.4%).
What percent of University of Hawaii-West Oahu students receive financial aid?
32.1% of University of Hawaii-West Oahu students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 21.1% take federal student loans.
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