University of Hawaii - West OahuAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
July 1, 2026
112 Days Left
Admissions Department
91-1001 Farrington Hwy Kapolei, HI 96707
(866) 2998656
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some August 1
SAT Only Required for some August 1
ACT Only Required for some August 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
91-1001 Farrington Hwy
Kapolei
HI
96707
Phone
(866) 2998656
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
July 1, 2026
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
December 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
95% of 773 applicants were admitted
Women
95% of 519 applicants were admitted
Men
96% of 254 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
721 (98%) of 737 admitted students enrolled
Women
477 (97%) of 494 admitted students enrolled
Men
244 (100%) of 243 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
18%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 497 average , 450-510 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
6.3%
Score of 500 - 600
56.3%
Score of 400 - 500
31.3%
Score of 300 - 400
6.3%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 522 average , 450-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
19%
Score of 500 - 600
44%
Score of 400 - 500
37%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
18 average , 15-21 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
2%
Score of 24 - 29
10%
Score of 18 - 23
38%
Score of 12 - 17
48%
Score of 6 - 11
2%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 18
Score of 30 - 36
1%
Score of 24 - 29
14%
Score of 18 - 23
22%
Score of 12 - 17
61%
Score of 6 - 11
2%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 17
Score of 30 - 36
4%
Score of 24 - 29
11%
Score of 18 - 23
27%
Score of 12 - 17
44%
Score of 6 - 11
14%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 19%
Top quarter: 41%
Top half: 78%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
4%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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