There are 10 community colleges located throughout Hawaii (8 public colleges and 2 private colleges), serving 36,289 students.
Minority enrollment is 86% (majority Asian), which is more than the national average of 34%.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is more than the 16:1 national average.
Student by Ethnicity
(HI) School Average
American Indian
n/a
Asian
39%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
White
14%
Unknown
37%
Hawaii Community Colleges by Town:
- Town College Students
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Updated March 10, 2014
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