For the 2026 school year, there are 11 community colleges serving 25,258 students in Hawaii (7 public colleges and 4 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 Hawaii include Hawaii Institute of Hair Design.
Minority enrollment is 88%, with the majority being Asian and the student-teacher ratio is 33:1.
Top-Ranked Hawaii Community Colleges (2026)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Private for-profit
1128 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-6596
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-6596
Enrollment: 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Hawaii Community College
Public
1175 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 934-2500
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 934-2500
Enrollment: 2,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $2,870 Out-state tuition: $7,718 Minority enrollment: 84%
Hawaii Medical College
Private for-profit
1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Ste. 644
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Enrollment: 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Hawaii Tokai International College
Private not-for-profit
91-971 Farrington Hwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 983-4100
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 983-4100
Enrollment: 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Acceptance rate: 78%
Honolulu Community College
Public
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Enrollment: 3,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $2,766 Out-state tuition: $7,614 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Enrollment: 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Kapiolani Community College
Public
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Enrollment: 5,914 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $2,796 Out-state tuition: $7,644 Minority enrollment: 88%
Kauai Community College
Public
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311
Enrollment: 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $2,844 Out-state tuition: $7,692 Minority enrollment: 87%
Leeward Community College
Public
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
Enrollment: 6,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $2,791 Out-state tuition: $7,639 Minority enrollment: 92%
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Enrollment: 2,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $2,862 Out-state tuition: $7,710 Minority enrollment: 85%
Windward Community College
Public
45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
Enrollment: 2,765 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $2,776 Out-state tuition: $7,624 Minority enrollment: 86%
Community Colleges in Hawaii (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33 S King St, 4th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-4014
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-4014
Enrollment: 267 students
1500 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-1500
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-1500
Enrollment: 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $13,620 Out-state tuition: $13,620 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Enrollment: 141 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Overview
This State (HI)
Total Faculty
65 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,375 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
# Full-Time Students
510 students
# Part-Time Students
1,865 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
510 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,191 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
40 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
32%
% Hispanic
15%
% Black
1%
% White
12%
% Hawaiian
6%
% Two or more races
30%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.00
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
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,969
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,599
Acceptance Rate
75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Hawaii?
There are 11 community colleges serving 25,258 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 Institute of Hair Design.
How diverse are community colleges in Hawaii?
Community colleges in Hawaii have approximately 88% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian.
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