For the 2025 school year, there are 9 community colleges serving 35,454 students in Hawaii (8 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Hawaii is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Hawaii Medical College.
Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 89%, with the majority being Asian and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
Top Ranked Hawaii Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Hawaii Medical College
Public
1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Ste. 644
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
| 354 students
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
| 4,551 students
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Private for-profit
110 East Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 214-5293
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 214-5293
| 56 students
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
| 9,059 students
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
| 3,377 students
Community Colleges in Hawaii (Closed)
School
Location
Students
33 S King St, 4th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-4014
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-4014
| 267 students
1500 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-1500
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-1500
| 1,401 students
Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
1123 Eleventh Avenue, Suite 102
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-7007
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-7007
| 141 students
Overview
This State (HI)
Total Faculty
269 staff
Number of Programs Offered
28
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,377 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
# Full-Time Students
695 students
# Part-Time Students
2,682 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
379 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
695 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,292 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
40 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
32%
% Hispanic
14%
% Black
1%
% White
11%
% Hawaiian
6%
% Two or more races
31%
% Non Resident races
3%
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,815
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,663
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,969
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,599
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Hawaii?
There are 9 community colleges serving 35,454 students in Hawaii.
How much do community colleges cost in Hawaii?
The average tuition for community colleges in Hawaii is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Hawaii?
The top-ranked community colleges in Hawaii include Hawaii Medical College.
What is community college diversity score in Hawaii?
Community colleges in Hawaii have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Hawaii?
Community colleges in Hawaii have approximately 89% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian.
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