Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pearl City, Hawaii |
| Online | hawaii.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
The University of Hawaii-West Oahu occupies a modern campus in Pearl City on the island of Oahu, situated approximately 15 miles from downtown Honolulu. Established in 1976 and relocated to its current 500-acre site in 2012, the university features contemporary buildings designed to maximize natural lighting and incorporate sustainable architecture suited to Hawaii's tropical climate. UH West Oahu operates as a public four-year institution within the University of Hawaii system, offering bachelor's degrees with notable programs in business administration, education, and Hawaiian-Pacific studies. The campus serves primarily commuter students from Central and Leeward Oahu, though limited student housing opened in 2020 to accommodate residential students. The university maintains a particular focus on serving Native Hawaiian students and integrating indigenous knowledge and cultural practices into its academic programs.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
UHWO is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1210 |
| ACT | 15/21 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Hawaii Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $240 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,358 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,268 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $240 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,358 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,228 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 29% |
| Business | 27% |
| Human Services | 21% |
| Education | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141981 IPEDS survey data for University of Hawaii West Oahu.
Current students may use the University of Hawaii West Oahu GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025