University of Hawaii–West Oahu's published cost of attendance is $38,614. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $5,579, middle-income families pay around $9,811, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,682.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,614 |
| Tuition and Fees | $49,403 |
| Room and Board | $18,369 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,641 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,066 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,548 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,579 |
| $30–48k | $6,682 |
| $48–75k | $9,811 |
| $75–110k | $14,142 |
| $110k+ | $29,682 |
University of Hawaii–West Oahu's published cost of attendance is $38,614. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $5,579, middle-income families pay around $9,811, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,682. Azimuth ranks University of California-Los Angeles #119 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public institution in Hawaii, University of Hawaii–West Oahu benefits from state appropriations that help keep tuition lower than many private alternatives. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $14,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,176, and private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $77,677, median federal debt of $14,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $158 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of California-Los Angeles earn median 4-year earnings of $77,677, placing the institution in the 85.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,256 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of California-Los Angeles in the 22.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of California-Los Angeles #516 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields. Economics is the largest program with 861 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $95,440, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Sociology program graduates 696 students with median earnings of $64,692, and the The Political Science program graduates 675 students earning $74,202. These programs reflect University of California-Los Angeles's concentration in Social Sciences, which anchors the institution's economic profile and aligns with strong regional employer demand in Hawaii's professional services and hospitality sectors.
