University of Hawaii West Oahu Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Kapolei, HI · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 95% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 473–575 reading and writing, 458–528 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 15–21 composite
  • Average net price: $11,881 a year (2022–23)
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University of Hawaii West Oahu GPA requirements

University of Hawaii West Oahu requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Hawaii West Oahu hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Hawaii West Oahu acceptance rate

University of Hawaii West Oahu admitted 737 of 773 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 95%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Hawaii West Oahu is a public 4-year university in Kapolei, Hawaii, with 2,814 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Hawaii West Oahu in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing473520575
SAT Math458500528
ACT Composite151821
ACT English141621
ACT Math151619
7% submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores, as University of Hawaii West Oahu reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 985 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Hawaii West Oahu looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Hawaii West Oahu's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Hawaii West Oahu awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,881 a year at University of Hawaii West Oahu in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into the University of Hawaii West Oahu?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Hawaii West Oahu admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Hawaii West Oahu?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Hawaii West Oahu admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Hawaii West Oahu?

A lot: University of Hawaii West Oahu requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does the University of Hawaii West Oahu require the SAT or ACT?

Check University of Hawaii West Oahu's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Hawaii West Oahu was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 48% sent ACT scores.

What GPA does the University of Hawaii West Oahu look for?

University of Hawaii West Oahu requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What are the University of Hawaii West Oahu's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Hawaii West Oahu's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 473–575 in reading and writing and 458–528 in math; ACT composite 15–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What percent of applicants does the University of Hawaii West Oahu accept?

University of Hawaii West Oahu's acceptance rate was 95% for fall 2024: it admitted 737 of 773 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What is the average net price at the University of Hawaii West Oahu?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,881 a year at University of Hawaii West Oahu in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at the University of Hawaii West Oahu if a parent went there?

No. University of Hawaii West Oahu doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Hawaii West Oahu?

Yes. University of Hawaii West Oahu awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of Hawaii West Oahu's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Hawaii-West OahuU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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