• August 22, 2024 (Updated with IPEDS Recent Release)

2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Hawaii is $7,723 for Residents and $20,995 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Hawaii is $7,723 for Hawaii residents and $20,995 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Hawaii, the average tuition & fees are $17,306 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Hawaii is $14,366 for Hawaii residents and $30,806 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Hawaii, the average graduate tuition is $18,974.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,755 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $19,753. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Hawaii is $24,588 for residents and $37,860 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $36,059. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $16,804 for Hawaii residents and $21,940 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2024 COA by School Type
Hawaii ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4-Year Colleges$24,588$37,860
Private 4-Year Colleges$36,059
Community Colleges$16,804$21,940

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Hawaii, 22 out of 23 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 10 public and 12 private colleges in Hawaii. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Hawaii is $7,284 for Hawaii residents and $20,556 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,935
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,144 for residents and $8,280 for out-of-state students.
2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Hawaii
Hawaii ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4-Year Colleges$7,284$20,556
Private 4-Year Colleges$16,935
Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) $3,144$8,280
Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools)$30,316

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Hawaii, 7 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Hawaii is $13,668 for Hawaii residents and $30,108 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $18,357
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Hawaii
Hawaii ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$13,668$30,108
Private Schools$18,357

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Hawaii is $304 for Hawaii residents and $857 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $810
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $570 for Hawaii residents and $1,255 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $798
2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Hawaii
Hawaii ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4-Year Colleges$304$857
Private 4-Year Colleges$810
Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges)$131$345
Graduate
Public Schools$570$1,255
Private Schools$798

Average Living Costs at colleges in Hawaii

At colleges in Hawaii, the average living cost is $15,755 when a student lives on campus facility and $19,753 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Hawaii
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$14,421$21,759
Private Schools$16,556$16,889

Most Searched Colleges in Hawaii

Hawaii Pacific University

Private, 4-year

Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Medical College

Private, 2-4 Year

Honolulu, HI

Mauna Loa Helicopters

Private, Less Than 2-year

Kailua Kona, HI