Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Hawaii Community College is $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($5,134) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,291.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for HCC is $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,234 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.67% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 6.00% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Hawaii schools with tuition changes from last year at Hawaii colleges tuition change page.
HCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$3,204 $8,340$12,152
2023-2024$3,204$8,340$12,234
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Hawaii Community College - COA
Hawaii Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Hawaii Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at HCC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $131 for Hawaii residents and $345 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$131$345
2023-2024$131$345
2024-2025$131$345
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Hawaii Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Hawaii Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Hawaii Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Hawaii Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Hawaii Community College$3,204$8,340
Leeward Community College$3,214$8,350
Kapiolani Community College$3,284$8,420
Honolulu Community College$3,174$8,310
Windward Community College$3,194$8,330
Kauai Community College$3,252$8,388

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Hawaii Community College.
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Hawaii Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$3,204$1,350$12,234$8,340$1,350 $12,234
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