Hawaii Private Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees

Choosing a college in Hawaii doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. While many colleges in Hawaii are known for their high tuition costs, there are also plenty of affordable options available. This guide highlights the most budget-friendly colleges in Hawaii , focusing on tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year, so you can plan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year with confidence.

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 3 four-year Hawaii Private Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees is $24,523, reflecting a -25.74% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 3 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 1 colleges, while tuition decreased at 1 colleges.

Columbia College - USCG Base Honolulu ranks as the least expensive private Hawaii colleges. With tuition and fees at just $8,304, Columbia College - USCG Base Honolulu offers an affordable education without compromising on quality. It is an excellent choice for students seeking value in their college experience.

Close behind are Chaminade University of Honolulu at$30,874 and Hawaii Pacific University at$34,392 both consistently recognized among the Hawaii Private Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees, providing quality education at a fraction of the cost of many other colleges.

At these Affordable Hawaii Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 88.65%, and the average SAT score is 1,083, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. Hawaii Private Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees Comparison
	School Name	Undergraduate Tuition & Fees	Graduate Tuition & Fees	Acceptance Rate	Total Population	SAT Score	Graduation Rate	Students to Faculty Ratio
1	Columbia College - USCG Base Honolulu Honolulu, HIPrivate, 4-year	$8,304	-	-	-	-	-	-
2 1	Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HIPrivate, 4-year	$30,874 $904	$26,880 $840	91.43%	2,709	1,060	55.00%	11 to 1
3 1	Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HIPrivate, 4-year	$34,392 $1,688	$21,485 $48	85.87%	4,921	1,105	35.00%	15 to 1
	Average	$24,523	$24,183	88.65%	3,815	1,083	45.00%	13 to 1

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