The average acceptance rate at UHWO over the past 10 years is 85.42%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 95.34%. The acceptance rate at UHWO is relatively high, giving applicants a greater chance of admission.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 34.18%, and the 2025 yield is 32.16%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 20.55% from 2015 to 2025.
The number of UHWO applicants increased by 3.07% (23 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants decreased by 13.92% overall.
Key Takeaways: UHWO Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 95.34%, showing a decreasing selectivity trend. This suggests that UHWO is admitting a higher proportion of applicants, which may indicate either an increase in application quality or a strategic enrollment decision by the institution.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 32.16%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at UHWO. This pattern may reflect increased competition from peer institutions, changing student demographics, or shifts in institutional enrollment strategy.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, UHWO received approximately 773 applications, admitted 737 students, and enrolled 237 students. The declining application volume may indicate shifts in student interest patterns or broader demographic changes affecting college enrollment. Understanding these trends is crucial for prospective students and families assessing UHWO's position in the competitive admissions landscape.
Acceptance Rate Changes
UHWO 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at UHWO over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 85.42%, while the most recent rate stands at 95.34%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 95.34%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 82.44% and for women is 87.20%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at UHWO have changed over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
UHWO has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 40.48% in 2015 to 32.16% in 2025, representing a 20.55% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 34.18%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at UHWO from 2015 to 2025. The admission yield has decreased by 20.55% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 858, the average number of admitted is 722, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 244.
The number of UHWO applicants increased by 3.07% (23 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants decreased by 13.92% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at University of Hawaii-West Oahu from 2015 to 2025.
Compare Acceptance Rate Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares University of Hawaii-West Oahu' acceptance rate to similar schools.