Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $18,410. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Hawaii residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,584 | $20,544 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $18,410 | $31,370 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Hawaii-West Oahu net price compared with other Hawaii colleges
University of Hawaii-West Oahu has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 8 Hawaii colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii Maui College | $8,061 | 28% | $34,453 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | $10,327 | 50% | $52,075 |
| 3 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | $11,856 | 48% | $47,856 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | $15,664 | 64% | $57,624 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | $16,774 | 53% | $52,064 |
| 6 | Pacific Rim Christian University | $23,151 | 45% | $40,523 |
| 7 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | $28,856 | 55% | $52,343 |
| 8 | Hawaii Pacific University | $29,657 | 35% | $59,593 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Hawaii colleges →
Why University of Hawaii-West Oahu costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | 95% | $10,327 | 50% | $52,075 | This school |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | 61% | $11,856 | 48% | $47,856 | |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | — | $8,061 | 28% | $34,453 | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 87% | $15,664 | 64% | $57,624 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Hawaii-West Oahu would cost you $1,529 less per year than University of Hawaii at Hilo, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Hawaii-West Oahu.
- University of Hawaii at Hilo gives aided families $1,234 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Hawaii resident | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | University of Hawaii at Hilo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $18,410 | $21,173 | −$2,763 |
| Average grants | −$8,083 | −$9,317 | +$1,234 |
| You pay | $10,327 | $11,856 | −$1,529 |
“+” means University of Hawaii-West Oahu costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
Tuition and fees are $7,584 a year for Hawaii residents and $20,544 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $18,410 a year for Hawaii residents living on campus and about $31,370 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Hawaii-West Oahu?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,327 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,674; $48–75k pay $10,247; $110k+ pay $17,718. These figures are for Hawaii residents.
How much debt do University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,848, and 3.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Hawaii-West Oahu overview