School Information

35.7
Total Enrollment 1,333
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

http://westoahu.hawaii.edu
96-129 Ala Ike, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782-3699
(866) 299-8656

UH West O‘ahu is a four-year, comprehensive university with an emphasis on baccalaureate education founded in the liberal arts, service professional, career-related, and applied fields, based on State and regional needs. UH West O‘ahu is committed to providing access to residents throughout the State of Hawai‘i through its partnerships with the University of Hawai'i community colleges and its delivery of distance education programs.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Hawaii-West Oahu, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 32.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,463), and 21% receive loans ($7,130 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,043.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $5,201 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,186
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,970
Total Expense In State Off Campus $17,026
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $6,774
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $25,810
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $15,558
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 239 people applied to University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Of the applicants, 80.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 39.0% accepted (29.0% male and 43.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     60.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     47.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (808) 454-4700
Admissions Office Email admissions@uhwo.hawaii.edu
Admissions Office Address Room A-108, 96-129 Ala Ike St, Pearl City, HI 96782
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/transferring
Admissions Website http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/admission (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://westoahu.hawaii.edu/freshmanadmit
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Hawaii-West Oahu, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Hawaii-West Oahu SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 490
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 470
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 18
ACT English (25th Percentile) 13
ACT English (75th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 17
 
University of Hawaii-West Oahu Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 77
Business Administration and Management, General 77
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 17
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 17
Public administration and social service professions 49
Public Administration 49
Social sciences 78
Social Sciences, General 78
 
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