- Maui Community College is a learning-centered institution that provides affordable, high quality credit and non-credit educational opportunities to a diverse community of lifelong learners.
School Highlights
University of Hawaii Maui College serves 2,792 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,792 students
- In-state tuition: $2,862
- Out-state tuition: $7,710
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
University of Hawaii Maui College
(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
91 staff
65 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
5
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Hawaii Maui College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The University of Hawaii Maui College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,792 students
2,375 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
601 students
510 students
# Part-Time Students
2,191 students
1,865 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
601 students
510 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,191 students
2,191 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
40 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
32%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
15%
12%
% Hawaiian
6%
6%
% Two or more races
32%
30%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,862 is more than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,710 is more than the state average of $7,663. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,862
$2,815
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,710
$7,663
Tuition Notes
$25 - Non-Residents $0 - Residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
58%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$9,969
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,000
$5,599
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Seeking a higher education on Maui will lead you to the doorstep of this fine college, an integral part of the University of Hawaii system. Established in 1966 to serve the local island community, MCC has expanded its vision globally and graduated students from all walks of life. Maui Community College serves the educational needs of residents of the three islands comprising Maui County: Molokai, Lana'i, and Maui. The College encompasses 78 acres at the Kahului site. The student population numbered about 3,000 students in Fall 2004. MCC offers an AA in Liberal Arts and an AS in Nursing, Human Services, and Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET). These are 2-year programs. The student may then transfer to a 4-year program or institution. MCC will soon be offering on-site one 4-year baccalaureate degree in Applied Business and Information Technology (ABIT). MCC offers you academic excellence in an island setting. Whether your passion is for hiking through Hana waterfalls and Haleakala volcano trails, or studying the pros surfing Jaws and windsurfing Hookipa, at MCC you can be assured of a well-rounded educational experience, both in and out of the classroom. MCC networked faculty to terminals connected to a DEC VAX Computer and established the first higher education cable television channel delivering instruction to its tri-isle service area in 1983. By 1988, the college constructed a tri-isle interactive television system and completed its Ka'a'ike Instructional Telecommunications facility housing its television and audio studios, digital media and electronic and computer engineering technology labs, and seven interactive tv classrooms. The college additionally began a National Center of Excellence for High Performance Computing applying personal computer cluster solutions to problems requiring high speed processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Hawaii Maui College cost?
University of Hawaii Maui College's tuition is approximately $2,862 for In-State students and $7,710 for Out-State students.
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