For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Hawaii Colleges is $7,723 for in-state and $20,995 for out-of-state students. For Hawaii private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $20,335.
Compared to last year's tuition in Hawaii, in-state tuition has decreased by 0.00% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 0.00%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 4.16%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Hawaii Colleges.
Hawaii Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Hawaii, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
Hawaii Community Colleges Hawaii Trade Schools
Hawaii Pacific University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,392 and Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,630 among Hawaii Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Hawaii Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Brigham Young University-HawaiiLaie, HI | $6,630 | $276 | $1,350 | $7,787 | $6,634 | ||
| Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu, HI | $30,874 | $1,025 | $1,600 | $17,500 | $15,035 | ||
| Columbia College - USCG Base HonoluluHonolulu, HI | $8,304 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu, HI | $34,392 | $1,408 | $872 | $21,050 | $21,050 | ||
| Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu, HI | $13,580 | $545 | $850 | $10,500 | $8,400 | ||
| University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI | $7,838 | $20,798 | $306 | $846 | $1,360 | $11,586 | $15,678 |
| University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI | $12,186 | $34,218 | $471 | $1,389 | $1,360 | $14,658 | $17,591 |
| University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului, HI | $3,284 | $8,420 | $131 | $345 | $1,360 | - | $22,501 |
| University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei, HI | $7,584 | $20,544 | $306 | $846 | $1,350 | - | $18,708 |
| University of Phoenix-HawaiiKapolei, HI | $9,552 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Average | $7,723 | $18,731 | $304 | $835 | $1,263 | $13,847 | $15,700 |