University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Kapolei, HI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,651
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Alaska Native or Hawaiian instituion
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 94.62%
Male/Female: 30% / 70% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 18.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.8% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 15.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 9.3%
Black: 1.6%
Hispanic: 15.2%
Asian: 37.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 3.9%
2+ races: 31.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Black: 1.6%
Hispanic: 15.2%
Asian: 37.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 3.9%
2+ races: 31.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $16,758
In-State tuition: $7,584Out-of-State tuition: $20,544
Estimated books and supplies: $1,350 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $16,104 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,409 (2017)
Median Family Income: $28,758 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 23.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $14,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $154 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,454 |
| $30k-48k | $9,672 |
| $48k-75k | $13,097 |
| $75k-110k | $14,934 |
| $110k+ | $16,643 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 13%6-year graduation rate: 37%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $14,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,296 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,587 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,110 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,390 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 235 | $17,750 | $159 | $37,332 ($3,111) | $47,226 ($3,936) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 30 | $24,333 | $212 | $48,494 ($4,041) | $53,573 ($4,464) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 32 | $18,952 | $161 | $31,559 ($2,630) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 88 | $17,820 | $138 | $43,345 ($3,612) | $61,234 ($5,103) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 147 | $21,000 | $145 | $39,818 ($3,318) | $46,124 ($3,844) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 111 | $19,889 | $165 | $29,602 ($2,467) | $37,463 ($3,122) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $92,025Full time faculty: 57%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $233,955 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $288,979 (2022)