Hawaii Community Colleges - Tuition Comparison

There are 10 community colleges (2-4 years colleges) in Hawaii (6 public and 4 private schools). The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools are $3,220 for Hawaii residents and $11,475 for out-of-state students.
The average financial aid amounts including grants and/or scholarships are $4,596. Total 21,391 students are attending Hawaii community colleges (2,377 on average). The average graduation rate is 34.78% and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from community colleges in Hawaii is $37,367.

Hawaii Community Colleges Average Statistics

There are 10 community colleges (2-4 years colleges, offer Associate degree/program dominantly) located in Hawaii - 6 schools are public and 4 private. 9 community colleges in Hawaii have the open admission policy with some application requirements such as high school diploma and certificate of attendance.
Total 21,391 students are attending Hawaii community colleges and, among them, 12,920 students enrolled online exclusively. 7 schools offer online degree/programs out of Hawaii community colleges. The following table summarizes the average statistics for key academic facts for the academic year 2023-2024.
Hawaii Community Colleges Average Statistics (2023-2024)
Number of Schools10 community colleges (6 public, 4 private)
Open Admission Policy9 out of 10 schools
Tuition & Fees$3,220 Hawaii Residents
$11,475 out-of-state Students
Financial Aid Amounts$4,596
Student PopulationTotal 21,391 (2,377 on average)
Online Student PopulationTotal 12,920 (1,846 on average) in 7 schools offering online classes)
Graduation Rate34.78%
Transfer-out Rate10.17%
Student to Faculty Ratio17.67 to 1
Salary After 10 Years of Graduation$37,367

Hawaii Community Colleges Comparison - Ranking and Key Facts

Kapiolani Community College is ranked first among Hawaii community colleges and Kauai Community College and Hawaii Community College are second and third position in the ranking. The average tuition & fees of the schools are $3,220 for Hawaii residents and $11,475 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Hawaii community colleges with average key statistics by ranking.
2024 Tuition & Academic Comparison Between Community Colleges in Hawaii
NameTuition & FeesAverage Financial AidAverage Earning after 10 Years of GraduationStudent PopulationGraduation RateStudent to Faculty Ratio
Hawaii ResidentsOut-of-State
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu
$3,284$8,420 $3,448 $43,200 5,828 24% 15 to 1
Kauai Community College
Lihue
$3,252$8,388 $5,394 $40,200 1,308 36% 11 to 1
Hawaii Community College
Hilo
$3,204$8,340 $4,795 $30,300 2,127 30% 12 to 1
Leeward Community College
Pearl City
$3,214$8,350 $4,520 $37,500 6,221 28% 20 to 1
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu
$3,174$8,310 $2,565 $40,600 3,069 23% 16 to 1
Windward Community College
Kaneohe
$3,194$8,330 $3,511 $32,400 2,384 25% 17 to 1
Hawaii Tokai International College
Kapolei
$11,610 - $0 - - -
Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu
$25,927 $6,874 - 273 40% 23 to 1
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Kahului
$7,937 $5,124 - 63 57% 25 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu
Honolulu
$19,133 $5,135 - 118 50% 20 to 1
Average$3,220$11,475 $4,596$37,3672,377 34.78%17.67 to 1
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