- Heald College prepares students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career-focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.
School Highlights
Heald College-Honolulu served 1,401 students (78% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 89%.
School Overview
Heald College-Honolulu
(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
46 staff
269 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,401 students
3,377 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,093 students
695 students
# Part-Time Students
308 students
2,682 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
379 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,093 students
695 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,292 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
40 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
51%
32%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
7%
11%
% Hawaiian
9%
6%
% Two or more races
10%
31%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
11%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
15%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,620
$2,815
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,620
$7,663
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
71%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$7,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$5,178
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Heald College is a regionally accredited, private career college that has been preparing students for rewarding careers in Healthcare, Business, Legal, and Technology for over 140 years. We started with one campus in San Francisco, back in 1863, and we've expanded to 11 campuses across the western United States: Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Salinas, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton, Honolulu and Portland. Heald's Honolulu campus has a rich Hawaiian heritage. We're proud of our reputation for high quality education that began in 1917 with the founding campus, Honolulu Business College, and continued in 1934 with the establishment of Cannon's School of Business. The campus that stands today joined the Heald College family in 1993. As the greater Honolulu area emerges as a great market for new jobs with top employers, we continue educating students to become uniquely qualified for rewarding careers in business, technology, legal, and healthcare. Designed to provide the ideal learning environment for people who are looking for a student-centered, career-focused education, the Heald philosophy is based on small class sizes and outstanding instruction. All Heald campuses are regionally accredited through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). That means we're recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for meeting high standards for providing excellence in education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heald College-Honolulu cost?
Heald College-Honolulu's tuition is approximately $13,620 for In-State students and $13,620 for Out-State students.
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