Honolulu Community College

Honolulu Community College is a public community college located in Honolulu, HI. It offers 47 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,174 for Hawaii residents and $8,310 for out-of-state students at Honolulu Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,356) of public community colleges in Hawaii.

It has 3,069 students that are higher than the average population (2,377 students) of community colleges in Hawaii. In addition, 1,568 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Hawaii community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $40,600.

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Academic Overview

Honolulu Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Honolulu, Hawaii. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,174 for Hawaii residents and $8,310 for other students on average. It offers 47 degree programs through 12 Certificate, 25 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $40,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	874 Dillingham Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Phone	808-845-9211
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,174 Out-of-State$8,310
Student Population »	3,069 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	23%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Retention Rate	57% (Full-time) 51% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,565
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,174 for Hawaii residents and $8,310 for out-of-state students at Honolulu Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,356) over public community colleges in Hawaii.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Honolulu Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Hawaii community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,174	$8,310
Books & Supplies	$1,350
Off-Campus Living Costs	$20,549
Average Financial Aid	$2,565
Cost of Attendance	$25,073	$30,209
After Financial Aid	$22,508	$27,644
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State Students
Honolulu Community College	$3,174	$8,310
Public Community Colleges in Hawaii	$3,220	$8,356
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Honolulu Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 12 Certificate, 25 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	12	25	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
American Indian/Native American Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Apparel and Textile Manufacture	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	68 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Human Services	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music (other)	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,069 students at Honolulu Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,741 male students and 1,469 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,210	884	2,326
Male Students	1,741	581	1,160
Female Students	1,469	303	1,166

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Honolulu Community College, there are 3,069 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,504 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,568 students are enrolled exclusively and 936 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,069
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,568
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	936
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	565

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