University of Hawaii–West Oahu's published cost of attendance is $18,410. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,674, middle-income families pay around $10,247, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,718.
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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) | $18,410 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,083 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,327 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,674 |
| $30–48k | $7,077 |
| $48–75k | $10,247 |
| $75–110k | $13,155 |
| $110k+ | $17,718 |
University of Hawaii–West Oahu's published cost of attendance is $18,410. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,674, middle-income families pay around $10,247, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,718. Azimuth ranks University of Hawaii-West Oahu #65 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public regional institution, University of Hawaii–West Oahu's pricing reflects Hawaii's higher cost of living and the university's public-tuition structure. 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. The institution participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and applicants complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $14,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,507; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,969, median federal debt of $14,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $164 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Hawaii-West Oahu earn median 4-year earnings of $53,969, placing the institution in the 13.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Hawaii-West Oahu sits in the 46.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Hawaii-West Oahu #1197 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and hospitality-related programs. Business Administration is the largest program with 276 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $56,227, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Social Sciences program graduates 136 students with median 4-year earnings of $41,536, and Public Administration produces 131 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,891.
