University of Hawaii-West Oahu
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,519 students.
About This School
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a public institution located in Kapolei, Hawaii with approximately 2,519 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Hawaii-West Oahu has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,327 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $41,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu is a public college in Kapolei, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi system. It offers baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts and professional studies. UHWO opened in January 1976. In 1981 it was accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission or its predecessor. In 2007, the school added first- and second-year subjects, becoming a four-year college.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,666/year average net cost and only $11,848 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a bachelor's degree in Hawaii, making it a genuinely solid option for cost-conscious students who want to stay on Oahu. That said, the 47% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish — and median earnings of $41,100 a decade out suggest limited career momentum for many graduates. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong self-discipline, and need to stay local, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,519 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
91-1001 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI 96707-4507
Official Links
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Hawaii Pacific University
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University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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