HCC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $3,174
- Out-of-State Tuition: $8,310
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at HCC:
- Total Enrollment: 3,342, including 1,631 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 51.1% men, 48.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 25%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 16%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 55%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 51 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
HCC Overview
Honolulu Community College (HCC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Honolulu, HI. It is classified as special-use Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The HCC's tuition & fees is $3,174 for Hawaii residents and $8,310 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 22% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,882.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,342 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Honolulu Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Honolulu Community College is $3,174 for in-state students and $8,310 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $3,174 for Hawaii residents and $8,310 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,174 | $8,310 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,174 | $8,310 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Honolulu Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at HCC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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