UHWO Admission Requirements
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UHWO Admission Overview
UHWO admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UHWO admitted 95.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+) and SAT 931-1103 / ACT 15-21. UHWO is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UHWO is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
UHWO Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Hawaii West Oahu
Acceptance Rate
The UHWO acceptance rate is 95.3%. Last year, 737 of 773 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Hawaii.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UHWO and can you get accepted?
UHWO is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Hawaii West Oahu typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UHWO GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.41Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UHWO typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UHWO is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #5 in Hawaii for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UHWO SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
931-1103Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 473
- Math 458
- Composite 931
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 575
- Math 528
- Composite 1103
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at UHWO typically score around a 1020 SAT (middle 50% 931–1103) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 43rd percentile nationally. UHWO ranks #6 in the state of Hawaii for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 931 to 1103
SAT policy
UHWO is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UHWO ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
15-21Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
48%25th Percentile Scores
- English 14
- Math 15
- Composite 15
75th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 19
- Composite 21
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UHWO typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 15–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UHWO places #5 among colleges in Hawaii for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 21
ACT policy
You may apply to UHWO without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
72% of University of Hawaii West Oahu freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Hawaii West Oahu and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 1, 2027Days left to Apply
283Applicants have 283 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Hawaii West Oahu is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UHWO is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (931-1103); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141981.
GPA calculator: University of Hawaii West Oahu GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026