Colleges in Hawaii
22 degree-granting institutions in Hawaii (HI). Median net price $11,824. Median graduation rate 49.0%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$11,824
Median grad rate
49.0%
Median admission rate
86%
Median size
1,609
Most affordable colleges in Hawaii
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Hawaii
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in Hawaii with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI | HI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $16,774 | 52.6% | 47% | 2,889 | Complete | |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | HI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $28,856 | 55.4% | 91% | 1,672 | Complete | |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI | HI | Public, 2-year | $8,942 | 32.7% | Not available | 1,546 | Partial | |
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Honolulu, HI | HI | Private for-profit, 2-year | $20,970 | 82.1% | Not available | 85 | Partial | |
| Hawaii Medical College Honolulu, HI | HI | Private for-profit, 2-year | $30,107 | 83.8% | Not available | 194 | Partial | |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | HI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $29,657 | 34.9% | 86% | 2,392 | Complete | |
| Hawaii Tokai International College Kapolei, HI | HI | Private nonprofit, 2-year | Not available | 93.5% | 78% | 24 | Partial | |
| Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI | HI | Public, 2-year | $7,458 | 24.8% | Not available | 1,897 | Partial | |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage Kahului, HI | HI | Private for-profit, 2-year | $10,361 | 76.3% | Not available | 47 | Partial | |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Honolulu, HI | HI | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI | HI | Public, 2-year | $5,202 | 22.2% | Not available | 3,910 | Partial | |
| Kauai Community College Lihue, HI | HI | Public, 2-year | $10,436 | 47.5% | Not available | 716 | Partial | |
| Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI | HI | Public, 2-year | $5,137 | 35.4% | Not available | 3,438 | Partial | |
| Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy Honolulu, HI | HI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $11,824 | 86.5% | Not available | 50 | Partial | |
| Mauna Loa Helicopters Kailua Kona, HI | HI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $115,636 | 91.7% | Not available | 12 | Partial | |
| Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI | HI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $23,151 | 45.5% | Not available | 129 | Complete | |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | HI | Public, 4-year | $11,856 | 48.4% | 61% | 2,160 | Complete | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | HI | Public, 4-year | $15,664 | 64.3% | 87% | 15,029 | Complete | |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI | HI | Public, 4-year | $8,061 | 27.8% | Not available | 1,700 | Complete | |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | HI | Public, 4-year | $10,327 | 49.5% | 95% | 2,519 | Complete | |
| University of Phoenix-Hawaii Kapolei, HI | HI | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Windward Community College Kaneohe, HI | HI | Public, 2-year | $8,169 | 31.4% | Not available | 1,159 | Partial |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 22 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Hawaii?
The median net price across Hawaii colleges is $11,824 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Hawaii colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Hawaii Tokai International College (93.5%), Mauna Loa Helicopters (91.7%), Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy (86.5%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.