In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
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:
- The tuition & fees is $7,723 for in-state and $20,995 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $20,335.
- The tuition per credit hour is $304 for state residents and $835 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,263.
- The living cost is $13,847 (on-campus) and $15,700 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Hawaii Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Hawaii Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Brigham Young University-HawaiiLaie, HI | $6,630 |
| $276 |
| $1,350 |
$7,787 |
$6,634 |
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Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu, HI | $30,874 |
| $1,025 |
| $1,600 |
$17,500 |
$15,035 |
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Columbia College - USCG Base HonoluluHonolulu, HI | $8,304 |
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| - |
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Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu, HI | $34,392 |
| $1,408 |
| $872 |
$21,050 |
$21,050 |
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Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu, HI | $13,580 |
| $545 |
| $850 |
$10,500 |
$8,400 |
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University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI | $7,838 |
$20,798 | $306 |
$846 | $1,360 |
$11,586 |
$15,678 |
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University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI | $12,186 |
$34,218 | $471 |
$1,389 | $1,360 |
$14,658 |
$17,591 |
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University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului, HI | $3,284 |
$8,420 | $131 |
$345 | $1,360 |
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$22,501 |
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University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei, HI | $7,584 |
$20,544 | $306 |
$846 | $1,350 |
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$18,708 |
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University of Phoenix-HawaiiKapolei, HI | $9,552 |
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| Average | $7,723 | $18,731 | $304 | $835 | $1,263 | $13,847 | $15,700 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
Frequently Asked Questions for Hawaii Tuition
The average in-state tuition and fees for 4 public colleges in Hawaii is $7,723. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Hawaii is $20,995 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 5 private colleges in Hawaii is $20,335.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Hawaii public colleges is $22,833 for on-campus living and $24,685 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Hawaii public colleges is $36,105 for on-campus living and $37,957 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Hawaii is $35,445 for on-campus living and $37,298 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $13,272 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is -$660 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 0.00% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 0.00% and private tuition changed by -4.16% from last year.