University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Hawaii-West Oahu, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.45
Average High School GPA
1123
SAT Midpoint
July 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Hawaii-West Oahu?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UH West Oahu accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 750 people applied and 717 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
466 / 488 (95%)
Men
251 / 262 (96%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of Hawaii-West Oahu:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

27%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 27% ended up enrolling at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Hawaii-West Oahu by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UH West Oahu considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Hawaii-West Oahu?

3.45
Average High School GPA
1123
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Hawaii-West Oahu as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.45. 19% of freshmen who attended UH West Oahu were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
15%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
5%

UH West Oahu is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

7%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

42%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
Math Mean
555
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
Verbal Mean
568
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1123

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline
December 15
Application notification

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