University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Founded in 1976, UH West O'ahu operates as one of 10 University of Hawai'i campuses. The school offers numerous four-year degree programs and provides a comprehensive education, emphasizing baccalaureate degrees based in the liberal arts tradition. Students can also select from career-focused fields, as well as majors that meet with Hawaii's regional needs. The university oversees eight major colleges, focusing on areas like education, the social sciences, and creative media. More than 3,000 undergraduate students enroll each year in the university's degree programs, while also joining campus clubs and making friends. Prospective first-year students must show a 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA and pay a nonrefundable application fee. UH West O'ahu welcomes transfer students and military students. The school also offers flexible online learning options, as well as certificates.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
75% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
64% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
3k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
100%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 18 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |