Best Hawaii Community Colleges (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 24,815 students in Hawaii (7 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
For Hawaii community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Honolulu Community College and Kapiolani Community College.
Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 90% (majority Asian) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(HI) School Average
Asian
36%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
White
10%
Hawaiian
4%
Two or more races
30%
Non Resident
5%
Unknown
2%
HI All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Hawaii Community Colleges (2023)

College
Location
Students
Honolulu Community College
Public
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9129
| 2,957 students
Kapiolani Community College
Public
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
| 6,369 students
Hawaii Community College
Public
1175 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 934-2500
| 2,430 students
Kauai Community College
Public
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311
| 1,461 students
Leeward Community College
Public
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
| 6,363 students
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
| 2,936 students
Windward Community College
Public
45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
| 2,299 students
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Community Colleges in Hawaii (Closed)

School
Location
Students
33 S King St, 4th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-4014
| 267 students
1500 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-1500
| 1,401 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Hawaii?
There are 7 community colleges serving 24,815 students in Hawaii.
How much do community colleges cost in Hawaii?
For Hawaii community colleges, the average tuition 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 best top ranked community colleges in Hawaii include Honolulu Community College and Kapiolani Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Hawaii?
Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Hawaii?
Hawaii community college are approximately 90% minority students (majority Asian).

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