Founded in 1976, University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Kapolei (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Hawaii.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of Hawaii-West Oahu (UHWO) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Hawaii-West Oahu (UHWO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 44 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 