Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)
Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $7,584 for Hawaii residents and $20,544 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UHWO is $7,584 for Hawaii residents and $20,544 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $7,584 | $20,544 | $20,856 |
| 2023-2024 | $7,584 | $20,544 | $22,334 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.09% |
| 2024-2025 | $7,584 | $20,544 | $23,917 |
Cost Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UHWO. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $306 for Hawaii residents and $846 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $306 | $846 |
| 2023-2024 | $306 | $846 | |
| 2024-2025 | $306 | $846 |
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
UHWO Tuition Charts
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4-Years Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UHWO?
For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UHWO is $30,336 for Hawaii residents and $82,176 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Hawaii-West Oahu have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $30,336 |
| Out-of-State | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $82,176 | |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $30,336 |
| Out-of-State | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $82,176 | |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $30,336 |
| Out-of-State | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $82,176 | |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $30,336 |
| Out-of-State | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $82,176 | |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $7,584 | $30,336 |
| Out-of-State | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $20,544 | $82,176 |
COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $130,682 for Hawaii residents and $182,522 for out-of-state students.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $31,816 | $32,376 | $32,948 | $33,534 | $130,682 |
| Out-of-State | $44,776 | $45,336 | $45,911 | $46,499 | $182,522 | |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $32,376 | $32,951 | $33,537 | $34,137 | $133,008 |
| Out-of-State | $45,336 | $45,911 | $46,499 | $47,102 | $184,848 | |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $32,951 | $33,539 | $34,139 | $34,754 | $135,391 |
| Out-of-State | $45,911 | $46,499 | $47,102 | $47,719 | $187,231 | |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $33,539 | $34,142 | $34,757 | $35,386 | $137,832 |
| Out-of-State | $46,499 | $47,102 | $47,719 | $48,352 | $189,672 | |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $34,142 | $34,759 | $35,389 | $36,034 | $140,332 |
| Out-of-State | $47,102 | $47,719 | $48,352 | $48,999 | $192,172 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Last year, 87% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $117,642 for Hawaii residents and $169,482 for out-of-state students.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $28,556 | $29,116 | $29,688 | $30,274 | $117,642 |
| Out-of-State | $41,516 | $42,076 | $42,651 | $43,239 | $169,482 | |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $29,116 | $29,691 | $30,277 | $30,877 | $119,968 |
| Out-of-State | $42,076 | $42,651 | $43,239 | $43,842 | $171,808 | |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $29,691 | $30,279 | $30,879 | $31,494 | $122,351 |
| Out-of-State | $42,651 | $43,239 | $43,842 | $44,459 | $174,191 | |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $30,279 | $30,882 | $31,497 | $32,126 | $124,792 |
| Out-of-State | $43,239 | $43,842 | $44,459 | $45,092 | $176,632 | |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $30,882 | $31,499 | $32,129 | $32,774 | $127,292 |
| Out-of-State | $43,842 | $44,459 | $45,092 | $45,739 | $179,132 |
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University of Hawaii-West Oahu 2024 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tuition & fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $7,584 | $1,350 | $22,334 | $20,544 | $1,350 | $22,334 |