School Highlights
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design serves 85 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
(HI) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
65 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
5
Student Body
The student population of Hawaii Institute of Hair Design has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Hawaii Institute of Hair Design diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
85 students
2,289 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
85 students
510 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
85 students
2,289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
510 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
26%
32%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
8%
12%
% Hawaiian
10%
6%
% Two or more races
36%
30%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,900
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,167
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,561
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 05/10/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design's ranking?
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design ranks among the top 20% of community college in Hawaii for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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