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This four-year institution continues its strong commitment in providing access to higher education for residents of Hawai‘i by offering a high-quality education, personalized attention and classes during the day, evening, weekends and online.

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Areas of Excellence

Quality Education Highly qualified faculty, small class sizes and personalized attention creates a thriving environment for students in a college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Convenience With classes held on campus or through the distance learning program, students from all around the state will find UH West O‘ahu classes easily accessible.

Value Boasts the sixth lowest university tuition in the nation. Financial aid and scholarships are available.

Community Service Students are encouraged to participate in service learning projects that benefit its neighboring communities.

Contact Information

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu
91-1001 Farrington Hwy
Kapolei, HI 96707

email uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu

tel. (808) 689-2900
toll-free from the neighbor islands (866) 299-8656

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Professor student interaction on the West Oahu campus
West O‘ahu: At a Glance
Fast Facts
IslandO‘ahu
LocationKapolei
Established1976
Programs Offered
Total    12
Baccalaureate 6
Undergraduate Certificate        6
Enrollment
Undergraduate1,662
Mean Age in Years28.9
Student:Faculty Ratio15:1
Gender
Men32.4%
Women67.6%
Residency
Hawai‘i96.7%
U.S. Mainland2.6%
U.S. Affiliated       0.1%
Foreign0.4%
Unknown0.3%

Student Diversity Chart showing student diversity at West Oahu; 28% Hawaiian/Part Hawaiian; 18% Filipino; 3% Chinese; 9% Japanese; 3% Pacific Islander; 13% Other; 13% Mixed; 14% Caucasian


Figures from the Institutional Research Office MAPS report 2011 and Fall 2010 for Student:Faculty Ratio.