Upon completing his high school career, Satele decided to attend his family's alma mater, the University of Hawaii, instead of Oregon State, Utah and Notre Dame.

[1] Satele recorded a career high 53 tackles, with six for a loss, a sack, an interception, one forced fumble and five passes defensed.

[1] In August 2009, Satele suffered a left shoulder injury while attempting to make a tackle during a team practice.

[5] Satele submitted a medical exemption application to the NCAA in order to attempt a comeback with the Warriors in 2010 however, the application was denied as the NCAA determined that Satele did not have the proper documentation to prove he redshirted the 2005 season due to injury.

[8] After suffering an ankle injury through training camp and the preseason,[9] Satele was released by the team during the final roster cuts on September 4, 2010.