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University Of Hawaii - West Oahu is located in a large city, in Pearl City, Hawaii. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at University Of Hawaii - West Oahu top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study therapy and counseling and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at University Of Hawaii - West Oahu does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, University Of Hawaii - West Oahu tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 858 students (529 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at University Of Hawaii - West Oahu. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu
96-129 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782-3699
General Phone: (808) 454-4700
Admissions Phone: (808) 454-4700
Financial Aid Phone: (808) 454-4700
http://www.westoahu.hawaii.edu
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 54 | sociology, social services, political science, history, Pacific area studies, anthropology, English, economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 47 | business management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | public administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Hawaii - West Oahu in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 194 | 15 |
In 2005, University Of Hawaii - West Oahu had a total enrollment of 858 students (529 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 64% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pearl City, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (808) 454-4700
Financial Aid:
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2107800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (808) 454-4700
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $64,213 | 5 | $63,016 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $51,529 | 3 | $61,289 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $50,294 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $38,129 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $54,119 | 9 | $59,545 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Hawaii - West Oahu Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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