University of Hawaii - West Oahu: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4913 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1375 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1297 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 10 | In Hawaii |
| #755 of 1,002 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 2,814
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- westoahu.hawaii.edu
University of Hawaii - West Oahu Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Hawaii - West Oahu has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 96% | 95% |
| Applicants | 773 | 254 | 507 |
| Admissions | 737 | 243 | 482 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 196 | 71 | 120 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 41 | 14 | 26 |
1,127 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,478 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 931
or below
75% of them
had 1103
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Hawaii - West Oahu are 931-1103 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
114 or 48%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Hawaii - West Oahu are 15-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Asian | 1078 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 903 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 430 (15%) |
| White | 185 (7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 140 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 48 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,639
- Students receiving aid
- 66%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,344 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,344 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,304 |
| Fee in-district | $240 |
| Fee in-state | $240 |
| Fee out-of-state | $240 |
University of Hawaii - West Oahu majors
University of Hawaii - West Oahu has granted 610 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Hawaii - West Oahu.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 210 |
| Social Sciences, General | 100 |
| Public Administration | 92 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 76 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 59 |
| Education, General | 36 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 26 |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 9 |
| Natural Sciences | 2 |
| Grand Total | 610 |
University of Hawaii - West Oahu has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 50% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Hawaii - West Oahu has published 1,501 scientific papers with 26,640 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, Biology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 35 |
| 1994 | 5 | 32 |
| 1995 | 10 | 35 |
| 1996 | 11 | 73 |
| 1997 | 21 | 35 |
| 1998 | 18 | 46 |
| 1999 | 19 | 55 |
| 2000 | 17 | 106 |
| 2001 | 22 | 131 |
| 2002 | 25 | 127 |
| 2003 | 26 | 194 |
| 2004 | 28 | 211 |
| 2005 | 43 | 247 |
| 2006 | 49 | 337 |
| 2007 | 41 | 354 |
| 2008 | 45 | 426 |
| 2009 | 78 | 465 |
| 2010 | 43 | 598 |
| 2011 | 57 | 738 |
| 2012 | 47 | 922 |
| 2013 | 48 | 1046 |
| 2014 | 68 | 1125 |
| 2015 | 47 | 1222 |
| 2016 | 83 | 1189 |
| 2017 | 58 | 1332 |
| 2018 | 87 | 1411 |
| 2019 | 61 | 1834 |
| 2020 | 80 | 1829 |
| 2021 | 80 | 2046 |
| 2022 | 62 | 2044 |
| 2023 | 78 | 2188 |
| 2024 | 58 | 2335 |
| 2025 | 49 | 1828 |
Notable alumni
-
Gary Hooser
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gary L. Hooser is an American politician who served as a member of the Hawaii State Senate representing Kauaʻi and Niʻihau from 2002 to 2010. He also served on the Kauaʻi County Council for four years before becoming a Senator.
General info
| Alternative names | UH West Oahu UHWO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 281 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 91-1001 Farrington Highway Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707-4507 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 8086892800 |