University of Hawaii-West Oahu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,344

2024 Average Net Price

$10,942

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

95.3%

773 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,814

53.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

49.5%

109 Graduates

About

University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Hawaii-West Oahu were General Business Administration & Management (210 degrees awarded), General Social Sciences (100 degrees), and Public Administration (92 degrees).

In 2024, 610 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. 69.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (207 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (204 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $7,344, which is $−22,644 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $7,344, which is $22,644 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,942.

In 2024, 45% of undergraduate students attending University of Hawaii-West Oahu received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,344

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Hawaii-West Oahu was $7,344. The cost of tuition at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $−22,644 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Hawaii-West Oahu (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,942

2024 Value

7.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Hawaii-West Oahu had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,942. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Hawaii-West Oahu grew by 7.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Hawaii-West Oahu (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,358

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Hawaii-West Oahu was of $17,358 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.18% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Hawaii-West Oahu (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at University of Hawaii-West Oahu received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2023, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Hawaii-West Oahu (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Hawaii-West Oahu received 773 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.07% annual growth. Out of those 773 applicants, 737 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,814 students enrolled at University of Hawaii-West Oahu in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Hawaii-West Oahu has an overall enrollment yield of 32.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

737

Accepted Out of 773

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Hawaii-West Oahu was 95.3% (737 admissions from 773 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.07%, while admissions grew by 2.79%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Hawaii-West Oahu (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at University of Hawaii-West Oahu in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Hawaii-West Oahu had a total enrollment of 2,814 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is 1,515 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,299. This means that 53.8% of students enrolled at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.3% Asian, 32.1% Two or More Races, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.57% White, 4.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.71% Black or African American, and 0.107% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Hawaii-West Oahu in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (22.9%), followed by Two or More Races Female (22.9%) and Asian Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Hawaii-West Oahu in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,814 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is 1,515 and the part-time enrollment is 1,299. This means that 53.8% of students enrolled at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Hawaii-West Oahu (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Hawaii-West Oahu was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Hawaii-West Oahu had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Hawaii-West Oahu (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
1,078 enrolled students
Two or More Races
903 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
430 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is 38.3% Asian, 32.1% Two or More Races, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.57% White, 4.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.71% Black or African American, and 0.107% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (0.569%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 234 more women than men received degrees from University of Hawaii-West Oahu. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is asian (207 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (204 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is General Business Administration & Management (210 degrees awarded), followed by General Social Sciences (100 degrees) and Public Administration (92 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (92 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (78 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are Accountants & auditors (1,077,403 people), Other managers (990,255 people), Financial managers (611,793 people), Chief executives & legislators (510,792 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (490,754 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu in 2024 are Communication Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (92 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (78 degrees), Social Sciences (100 degrees), and Business (210 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are Communication Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (92 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (78 degrees), Social Sciences (100 degrees), and Business (210 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are Elementary & secondary schools (910,283 people), Computer Systems Design (755,632 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (615,238 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (568,859 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (567,417 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Hawaii-West Oahu.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
210 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
100 degrees awarded
Public Administration
92 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Hawaii-West Oahu was General Business Administration & Management with 210 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Hawaii-West Oahu according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

188

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

422

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 188 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, which is 0.445 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (422).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 65 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hawaii-West Oahu in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.448 times less than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 145 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hawaii-West Oahu in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.23 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 19% of students graduating from University of Hawaii-West Oahu completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
207 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
204 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is asian (207 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (204 degrees).

0.328% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Two or More Races Female
141 degrees awarded
Asian Female
140 degrees awarded
Asian Male
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is two or more races female (141 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more two or more races female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (140 degrees).

Operations

University of Hawaii-West Oahu has an endowment valued at nearly $299k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.55M (517%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, University of Hawaii-West Oahu had a total salary expenditure of 62M. University of Hawaii-West Oahu employs 31 Professors, 27 Associate professors and 20 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are Male Professor (20), Female Associate professor (17), and Female Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 60 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 31 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 24 employees.

Endowment

$299k

2024 Endowment

11.1%

growth from 2023

University of Hawaii-West Oahu has an endowment valued at about $299k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Hawaii-West Oahu grew 11.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $55.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Hawaii-West Oahu (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.2M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Hawaii-West Oahu paid a median of $30.2M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($62M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$9.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Hawaii-West Oahu paid a total of $9.26M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Hawaii-West Oahu were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 24 employees.

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