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Kapolei, HI · Laie, HI
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,327/yr | $16,774/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,674/yr | $11,623/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $14,500 | $9,413 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,077/yr | $21,255/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,247/yr | $15,993/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,155/yr | $17,155/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,718/yr | $22,582/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $154/mo | $100/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $7,787/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,708/yr | $6,634/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $1,350/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $8,406/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $18,410/yr | $25,098/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,584/yr | $6,630/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,544/yr | $6,630/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 15% |
| Students taking federal loans | 21% | 7.3% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 47% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 931–1103 | 960–1190 |
| SAT average | 985 | 1130 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–21 | 21–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–21 · Math 15–19 | English 20–25 · Math 19–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 750 | 1,270 |
| Students accepted | 717 | 481 |
| Students who enrolled | 238 | 335 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 33% | 70% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 7% | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 42% | 27% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 50% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,075/yr | $52,064/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,168–$71,489 | $25,782–$82,636 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 51% | 69% |
| White students graduating | 38% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 37% | 55% |
| Asian students graduating | 61% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,352/yr | $39,316/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 29% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 42% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 35% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,190/yr | $44,702/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Public Administration & Social Service 18% · Social Sciences 16% | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Computer & Information Sciences 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 18% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 16% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communications Technologies — 10% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, General — $52,079/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $41,461/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,519 | 2,889 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $11,565/mo | $10,793/mo |
| Full-time professors | 61% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $28,758 | $39,517 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Kapolei, HI | Laie, HI |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1976 | 1955 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.4% | 61% |
| Men | 35% | 42% |
| Women | 65% | 58% |
| White students | 6.6% | 17% |
| Black students | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 3.7% |
| Asian students | 37% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 8.3% |
| Other / not reported | 5.8% | 7.2% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 43% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 40% | 3.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 39% | 33% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,313/yr | $14,278/yr |
| Endowment | $299,037 | $248.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 2,070 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.