University of Hawaii-West Oahu

University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a public four-year institution located in Kapolei, Hawaii, in a large suburban area. The university enrolls 3,870 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 47% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its applied program offerings, the university provides an associate degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, preparing students with creative and technical skills for careers in media production and digital design.

Kapolei is a planned city on the west side of Oahu and serves as a growing secondary urban center for the island. University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers undergraduate programs to students in western Oahu and beyond, providing an accessible public university option in Hawaii's expanding secondary metro corridor.