Hawaii Community College

1175 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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Tel: (808) 934-2500
www.hawaii.hawaii.edu
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  • The mission of Hawai'i Community College is to provide the community with a responsive educational environment that empowers learners to develop skills and to be responsible and productive in a complex world.

School Highlights

Hawaii Community College serves 2,615 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 89%.

Top Rankings

Hawaii Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Hawaii for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 253 teachers has grown by 47% over five years.
Hawaii Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty253 staff269 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Hawaii Community College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Hawaii Community College diversity score of 0.77 is equal to the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,615 students3,042 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:113:1
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# Full-Time Students1,056 students1,056 students
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# Part-Time Students1,559 students1,986 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		40 students40 students
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% Asian
15%
32%
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% Hispanic
19%
14%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
13%
11%
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% Hawaiian
7%
5%
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% Two or more races
39%
30%
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% Non Resident races
2%
4%
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% Unknown races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score0.770.77
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College Completion Rate
27%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,300$34,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,870 is more than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,718 is more than the state average of $7,663. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,870$2,815
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,718$7,663
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid79%62%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,000$9,083
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,421$5,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The forerunner of the College was the Hawai'i Vocational School, established in 1941 by an act of the Territorial Legislature. Its prime responsibility was to provide vocational education for the youth of the island of Hawai'i. Trade programs offered when the school opened were Automotive Mechanics, Carpentry, Dressmaking, Machine Shop, and Sheet Metal & Welding. The period following World War II saw the growth of new programs designed to meet the expanding needs of business and industry. In 1947, a Diesel Mechanics program was started. Architectural Drafting began in 1951; Food Service in 1952; and Electricity in1955. In 1956, with the advancement in technology and the expansion of educational opportunities into broader fields of technical training; the institution was renamed the Hawai'i Technical School. New programs were added later, Business Education 1958, and the Automotive Body Repair & Painting, Electronics, and Practical Nursing programs in 1966. Hawai'i Community College offers over 30 Degree, Certificate, and Non-credit programs. Students can choose to begin a 4-year baccalaureate degree, and save 25-60% on in-state tuition costs by taking undergraduate liberal arts courses offered here. These general and pre-professional students may earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. Career and technical majors may earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), an Associate in Technical Studies (A.T.S.), or a Certificate of Achievement (C.A.) in one of the 20 career and technical programs. Certificates of Completion (C.C.) are also available in Nurse's Aide, Residential Care Home Operator, Hotel Operations, Human Services and Food Services. A variety of non-credit programs, supported by the College, are offered through the Office of Continuing Education. Hawaii Community College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Hawaii Community College is University of Hawaii Maui College (122.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • University of Hawaii Maui College
    Public
    2,992 students | 122.40 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
    Kahului, HI 96732
    (808) 984-3500     122.402,992
  • Kapiolani Community College
    Public
    6,488 students | 206.90 Mi4303 Diamond Head Road
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808) 734-9000     206.906,488
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    3,510 students | 212.50 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    (808) 845-9211     212.503,510
  • Windward Community College
    Public
    2,520 students | 212.80 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808) 235-7400     212.802,520
  • Leeward Community College
    Public
    6,568 students | 221.40 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
    Pearl City, HI 96782
    (808) 455-0011     221.406,568
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,615 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,870
  • Out-state tuition: $7,718
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
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For Hawaii public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Hawaii is University of Hawaii Maui College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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