Da Spot, UH West Oahu

What Da Spot, UH West Oahu does

University of Hawai'i–West O'ahu (UHWO) is a public baccalaureate institution located in Kapolei, Hawai'i, founded in 1976 and operating as a campus within the University of Hawai'i System under the governance of the UH Board of Regents. The university delivers nine bachelor's degree programs — Applied Science, Business Administration, Creative Media, Cybersecurity, Education, Humanities, Natural Science, Public Administration, and Social Sciences — spanning more than 40 concentrations, and offers standalone certificate programs alongside student support services that include academic advising, financial aid administration, career services, mental health, disability services, and veteran-specific support. The institution serves primarily West O'ahu residents alongside transfer, military/veteran, international, returning, and certificate students, and operates an Early College Program that lets Hawai'i high school students earn concurrent college credit.

The core technology stack is conventional for a public regional university: Laulima (D2L Brightspace) powers the learning management system for online and distance learning, MyUH functions as the unified student portal for registration and financial aid, and a custom WordPress-based microsite theme supports departmental websites. Federal financial aid workflows were updated for the 2024–25 cycle to use the IRS Federal Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX). The institution is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and complies with Title IX, FERPA, the Clery Act, and federal Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements for Title IV aid.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees structured by residency status (Hawai'i resident, non-resident, and Western Undergraduate Exchange at 150% of resident rates), supplemented by federal and state financial aid administration and third-party sponsor payments (MyCAA, GoArmy, Vocational Rehabilitation, U.S. Armed Forces Branch, Alu Like). Go-to-market is sales-led via traditional admissions pathways — first-year, transfer, international, military/veteran, returning, certificate, and unclassified — with outreach through the UH System, campus tours, virtual exploration events, and the Early College Program. Marketing is conducted through the institutional website, the Ka Puna O Kalo'i campus news outlet, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Flickr). Distribution is regional, anchored at the Kapolei campus with distance learning as a supplemental channel. The institution recorded a 239% enrollment surge between 2006 and 2016, was ranked the fastest-growing school of its type by the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2017, and is observing its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Da Spot, UH West Oahu

Legal name

University of Hawai'i–West O'ahu

Website

https://uhwo.hawaii.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

University of Hawai'i–West O'ahu is a public baccalaureate university in Kapolei, Hawai'i, offering nine bachelor's degree programs with 40+ concentrations to first-year, transfer, military, international, returning, and certificate students, funded by tuition, state appropriations, and federal financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Undergraduate degree programs
• Public higher education
• Distance learning
• Certificate programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kapolei

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The university generates primary revenue through tuition charged to students for undergraduate programs. Tuition rates differ for Hawai'i residents, non-residents, and WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) participants. Additional mandatory fees are assessed per semester.
2. Financial Aid Administration: The university administers federal and state financial aid programs including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, and institutional scholarships to support student enrollment.
3. Third-Party Sponsor Payments: Third-party sponsors including MyCAA, GoArmy, Vocational Rehabilitation, U.S. Armed Forces Branch, and Alu Like pay tuition and fees on behalf of eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

University of Hawai'i–West O'ahu is a public university offering bachelor's degree programs across nine academic areas with 40+ concentrations, certificate programs, and distance learning. The university serves first-year, transfer, international, military/veteran, and returning students with academic advising, career services, financial aid administration, and veteran student services. Tuition is differentiated by residency status with WUE reciprocity for western states.

Product overview

University of Hawai'i–West O'ahu is a public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate degree programs, certificate programs, and student support services. The institution provides nine bachelor's degree programs (Applied Science, Business Administration, Creative Media, Cybersecurity, Education, Humanities, Natural Science, Public Administration, and Social Sciences) with multiple concentrations within each. Beyond degree programs, the university offers certificate programs, distance learning options, and extensive student support services including financial aid, academic advising, career services, mental health services, and specialized programs for veterans and students with disabilities. The university also participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition program for students from western states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Science Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Culinary Management, Facilities Management, Hawaiian and Indigenous Health and Healing, Health Information Management, Health Professions, Information Security and Assurance, Information Technology, and Respiratory Care. Also includes a Pre-Nursing pathway. For undergraduate students seeking applied science careers.
• Business Administration Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Accounting, Data Analytics, Facilities Management, Finance, General Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, and Marketing. For undergraduate students pursuing business careers.
• Creative Media Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Communications and New Media Technology, Design and Media, Video Game Design and Development, and General Creative Media. For undergraduate students pursuing creative and media careers.
• Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with Cyber Operations concentration focused on defensive and offensive cybersecurity practices. Nationally ranked 3rd in National Cyber League Cyber Power Rankings spring 2026. For undergraduate students pursuing cybersecurity careers.
• Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle-Level Education, Secondary Education, and a pathway in Special Education. For undergraduate students pursuing teaching careers.
• Humanities Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in English, Film Media and Popular Culture, Hawaiian-Pacific Studies, History, Mathematics, and Philosophy. For undergraduate students pursuing humanities and liberal arts careers.
• Natural Science Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Health Sciences, and Life Science. For undergraduate students pursuing natural science careers.
• Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Community Health, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management, Health Care Administration, General Public Administration, Justice Administration, and Long-Term Care. For undergraduate students pursuing public service and healthcare administration careers.
• Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Sustainable Community Food Systems. For undergraduate students pursuing social science careers.
• Certificate Programs Various certificate programs offered for students and professionals seeking specialized credentials without full degree enrollment.
• Distance Learning Online and virtual education programs offering both virtual and in-person student services for remote learning. Delivered through the Laulima LMS. Distance education programs are excluded from WUE tuition benefits.
• Student Support Services Services including academic advising, career services, tutoring, mental health services, disability services, campus health services, and veteran student services available to enrolled students.
• Financial Aid Services Financial assistance programs including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, scholarships, federal work study, and tuition assistance programs. Includes administration of third-party sponsor payments.
• Early College Program Program allowing high school students to earn college credits prior to graduation through concurrent enrollment.
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Program Reduced tuition program for students from western states at 150% of resident tuition rate. Eligible states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, CNMI, FSM, RMI, Palau, and American Samoa.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Windward Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWindward Community College and UH West O'ahu have been jointly recognized as some of the nation's highest-performing institutions for student satisfaction, demonstrating a collaborative partnership within the UH System focused on student success outcomes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Chaminade University of Honolulu: A private Catholic university in Honolulu offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Competes for the same O'ahu residential student population and similar professional-oriented majors.
• Hawai'i Pacific University: The largest private university in Hawai'i, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong military/veteran population. Directly competes for the same Honolulu-area student market and similar workforce-aligned degree areas.
• University of Guam: A U.S.-affiliated public university serving a Pacific island population, comparable in scale, mission, and geographic isolation. Often cited alongside UHWO in regional higher education policy discussions.
• Brigham Young University–Hawai'i: A private four-year university on O'ahu's North Shore with a similar undergraduate-focused, workforce-aligned portfolio. Comparable in scale, regional draw, and tuition-discounted pricing model.

Direct peers

• University of Hawai'i at Hilo: The other public baccalaureate institution in the University of Hawai'i System. Directly comparable in mission, state funding model, tuition structure, and student demographics as a regional public 4-year university in Hawai'i.
• Kapi'olani Community College: UH System community college in Honolulu with strong healthcare and culinary programs that overlap with UHWO's Applied Science concentrations. Operates the same shared UH financial aid and admissions infrastructure.
• Windward Community College: Another UH System community college, jointly recognized with UHWO for high student satisfaction. Comparable in student support positioning and serves as a counterpart articulation partner.
• Honolulu Community College: UH System community college with technical and trades programs that overlap with UHWO's Applied Science and Public Administration concentrations, sharing the same Honolulu-area student market.
• Leeward Community College: A UH System community college physically adjacent to UHWO in Pearl City/Honolulu. Functions both as a feeder (transfer pipeline) and partial substitute for two-year credentials in the same market.

Broad incumbents

• University of Hawai'i at Mānoa: UH System flagship research university in Honolulu. Competes for the same Hawai'i resident student pool and offers a much broader portfolio including graduate programs; UHWO articulate-transfer pathways route directly into Mānoa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uhwestoahu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/uhwestoahu
• Facebookfacebook.com/UHWestOahu
• Instagraminstagram.com/uhwestoahu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/da-spot-uh-west-oahu

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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