Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, UHWO's acceptance rate is 96.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.66%. 322 men and 571 women applied to UHWO and 307 men and 553 women students were accepted.
Among them, 96 men and 113 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UHWO.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 909 | 322 | 571 | 0 | 16 |
| Admitted | 876 | 307 | 553 | 0 | 16 |
| Enrolled | 216 | 96 | 113 | 0 | 7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96.37% | 95.34% | 96.85% | - | 100.00% |
| Yield | 24.66% | 31.27% | 20.43% | - | 43.75% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 19 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 98 students (45%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UHWO.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 550 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 16 at UHWO. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1040 | 1100 | 1180 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 550 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 19 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 216 first-year students enrolled in UHWO. The proportion of full-time students is 87.04% and part-time students is 12.96%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.44% and women students is 52.31%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UHWO.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 216 | 96 | 113 | 0 | 7 |
| Full-time | 188 | 83 | 100 | 0 | 5 |
| Part-time | 28 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UHWO. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Hawaii-West Oahu.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools of University of Hawaii-West Oahu. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UHWO.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor |