University of Hawaii-West Oahu Acceptance Rate
Kapolei, Hawaii · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 750
- Admitted
- 717
- Yield
- 33.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 750 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Hawaii-West Oahu's acceptance rate has risen from 70.9% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 866 to 750 (-13%) over that period.
Its 95.6% rate makes University of Hawaii-West Oahu more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Hawaii schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 33.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 866 | 614 | 70.9% | 267 |
| 2015–16 | 898 | 630 | 70.2% | 255 |
| 2016–17 | 1,127 | 767 | 68.1% | 297 |
| 2017–18 | 1,073 | 845 | 78.8% | 284 |
| 2018–19 | 899 | 677 | 75.3% | 242 |
| 2019–20 | 693 | 585 | 84.4% | 217 |
| 2020–21 | 713 | 679 | 95.2% | 232 |
| 2021–22 | 743 | 703 | 94.6% | 224 |
| 2022–23 | 909 | 876 | 96.4% | 216 |
| 2023–24 | 750 | 717 | 95.6% | 238 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 442 | 423 | 95.7% |
| Men | 262 | 251 | 95.8% |
| Unknown | 46 | 43 | 93.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–610 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 490–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–21 | 42% |
How University of Hawaii compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Hawaii-West Oahu's acceptance rate?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu's acceptance rate is 95.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (717 admitted of 750 applicants).
Is University of Hawaii-West Oahu test optional?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu received 750 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 717.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
Admitted students at University of Hawaii-West Oahu typically scored 540–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Hawaii-West Oahu getting harder to get into?
University of Hawaii-West Oahu has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.9% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/.