Hawaii Community College

200 W. Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
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Tel: (808) 934-2500
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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 3,186 students (46% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 87%.
  • Hawaii Community College is the only community colleges within Hawaii County, HI.
  • The nearest community college to Hawaii Community College is University of Hawaii Maui College (122.4 miles away).

Top Placements

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

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Hawaii Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty129 staff129 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Hawaii Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Hawaii Community College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,186 students3,809 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:130:1
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# Full-Time Students1,450 students1,325 students
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# Part-Time Students1,736 students2,484 students
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% Asian
21%
37%
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% Hispanic
12%
9%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
18%
13%
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% Hawaiian
11%
7%
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% Two or more races
33%
27%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.790.76
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College Completion Rate
21%
15%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,300$33,900
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,870 is more than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% 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 grown by 8% 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 Aid82%71%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,750$7,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,178$4,750
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Source: 2016 (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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • University of Hawaii Maui College
    Public
    3,809 students | 122.40 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
    Kahului,  HI  96732
    (808) 984-3500     122.403,809
  • Kapiolani Community College
    Public
    7,994 students | 206.90 Mi4303 Diamond Head Rd
    Honolulu,  HI  96816
    (808) 734-9000     206.907,994
  • Remington College-Honolulu Campus
    Private, non-profit
    442 students | 211.60 Mi1111 Bishop St Ste 400
    Honolulu,  HI  96813
    (808) 942-1000     211.60442
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    4,144 students | 212.50 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu,  HI  96817
    (808) 845-9211     212.504,144
  • Windward Community College
    Public
    2,661 students | 212.80 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
    Kaneohe,  HI  96744
    (808) 235-7400     212.802,661
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 3,186 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,870
  • Out-state tuition: $7,718
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
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Did You Know?
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. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,950 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Hawaii is Hawaii Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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