University of Hawaii-West Oahu Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
1,997

Full + Part time Students
1:19

Faculty to Student Ratio
25%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.3K

Avg. Financial Aid

UH West O‘ahu is a baccalaureate degree granting institution which offers degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies. As the only public four-year university located in the leeward O‘ahu area, UH West O‘ahu is committed to the continuing development of the region through both innovative educational offerings and public service activities. UH West O‘ahu emphasizes quality teaching and flexible class schedules that foster life-long learning, thus enabling students to pursue career-related education coupled with the values, ideas, and challenges of the liberal arts. The academic program structure stresses the exploration of interdisciplinary studies, cross-cultural and international studies, and communication skills.

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Overview

Total Faculty	52
Full-Time Undergraduate	830
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,167
Application Acceptance Rate	72%
Transfer Students	494
Programs	6 Programs
Courses	471 Courses
Equivalencies	566 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,602
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,666
Books and Supplies	$1,212
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	31%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,903
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	44%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,440

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	August 1
Spring	December 1
Summer	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum GPA requirement is a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts must be received by UH West O‘ahu from all non-University of Hawai‘i post-secondary educational institutions previously attended. Official high school transcripts are required if you have less than 24 transferable credits.
SAT Scores:

SAT or ACT scores are required if you have less than 24 transferable credits.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 application fee.
Associates Degree Required:

Students with an Associate in Arts degree in the liberal arts will be accepted as having completed general education requirements.
Apply Here:

http://westoahu.hawaii.edu/transferring

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Courses completed with a minimum grade of “D” (not “D-”) are accepted.
Credits (Min/Max):

All eligible credits will be transferred in, however, not all may satisfy the University’s general education and/or program requirements; students may be required to complete additional courses.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of Hawaii West Oahu Transfer Credit Policy.pdf