A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UHWO are predominantly Asian with a significant Multiracial population. The school has very high racial diversity. 89% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Hawaii West Oahu has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
11%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
37%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
6%
|
| Two or more races |
32%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 98% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Hawaii West Oahu with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UHWO has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
978
|
| Women |
1,935
|
UHWO serves a very low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 43% |
| Part time Undergrads | 43.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141981 IPEDS survey data for University of Hawaii West Oahu.