2024 Hawaii Colleges Comparison
In Hawaii, 21 colleges are active and serve higher education to students. By school type, there are 11 public schools and 10 private schools. By school level, 11 4-years (or high) schools, 8 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and 2 less than 2 years schools (career, technical or vocational schools) are active this year based on the IPEDS data.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Hawaii colleges is $9,594 for state residents and $18,550 for out-of-state students in 2024. The graduate tuition & fee is $15,490 for state residents and $22,178 for out-of-state students. A total of 2,469 students enrolled in Hawaii colleges including 2,379 undergraduate and 981 graduate students.
Most Compared Hawaii Colleges
The following Hawaii college pairs are frequently compared by users. You can compare the schools by their most important academic factors such as acceptance rate and tuition.
2024 Statistics for Hawaii Colleges
Of the 21 Hawaii schools, University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked first and Chaminade University of Honolulu ranked second (view more at Hawaii college rankings).
The 2024 average tuition & fees of all Hawaii colleges is $9,594 for Hawaii residents and $18,550 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 78.51% and the average SAT score is 1,107. The average number of students is 2,469 and the average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
The below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Hawaii colleges. For the statistics, we include only 4-years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
In addition, for some statistics, we include only eligible colleges, for example, for the graduate tuition & fees over colleges that offer the graduate programs.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Hawaii colleges are $18,550 and Hawaii Pacific University has the highest tuition & fees of $36,080 and Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,438.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of Hawaii colleges are $22,178 and University of Hawaii at Manoa has the highest tuition & fees of $34,550 and Pacific Rim Christian University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,910.
- The average SAT score of Hawaii colleges is 1,107 and Chaminade University of Honolulu has the highest SAT score of 1,155 and University of Hawaii at Hilo has the lowest score of 1,035.
- The average acceptance rate of Hawaii colleges is 78.51% and Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the tightest (lowest) rate of 38% and University of Hawaii-West Oahu has the loosest (lowest) rate of 96%.
- The average student population of Hawaii colleges is 2,469 and University of Hawaii at Manoa has the most students of 19,074 and University of Phoenix-Hawaii has the fewest students of 25.
- The average graduation rate of Hawaii colleges is 46.32% and Chaminade University of Honolulu has the highest rate of 66% and University of Hawaii Maui College has the lowest rate of 26%.
Hawaii Colleges Core Statistics Comparison
The following table lists colleges located in Hawaii ordered by college ranking. The ranking is targeting only 4-years universities and colleges. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Public, 4 years four-years | $34,218 | $34,550 | 1,120 | 70.0% | 19,074 | 62% | 14 to 1 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $29,970 | $26,040 | 1,155 | 93.0% | 2,369 | 66% | 11 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Public, 4 years four-years | $20,798 | $27,062 | 1,035 | 90.0% | 2,977 | 42% | 12 to 1 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $36,080 | $21,533 | 1,155 | 84.0% | 4,876 | 44% | 16 to 1 |
| University of Phoenix-Hawaii Kapolei, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $9,552 | $16,752 | - | - | 25 | - | 6 to 1 |
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $6,438 | - | 1,055 | 38.0% | 2,735 | 66% | 15 to 1 |
| Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $12,380 | $11,910 | - | - | 131 | 54% | 6 to 1 |
| Mauna Loa Helicopters Kailua Kona, HI Private, Less than 2 years | $98,000 | - | - | - | 10 | 57% | 2 to 1 |
| Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,420 | - | - | - | 5,828 | 24% | 15 to 1 |
| Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,350 | - | - | - | 6,221 | 28% | 20 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii System Office Honolulu, HI Public, 4 years four-years | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Windward Community College Kaneohe, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,330 | - | - | - | 2,384 | 25% | 17 to 1 |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,340 | - | - | - | 2,127 | 30% | 12 to 1 |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | - | $17,400 | - | - | 59 | - | - |
| Hawaii Medical College Honolulu, HI Private, 2-4 years | $25,927 | - | - | - | 273 | 40% | 23 to 1 |
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Honolulu, HI Private, Less than 2 years | $14,508 | - | - | - | 52 | 68% | 13 to 1 |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage Kahului, HI Private, 2-4 years | $7,937 | - | - | - | 63 | 57% | 25 to 1 |
| Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,310 | - | - | - | 3,069 | 23% | 16 to 1 |
| Kauai Community College Lihue, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,388 | - | - | - | 1,308 | 36% | 11 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI Public, 4 years four-years | $8,420 | - | - | - | 2,472 | 26% | 13 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Public, 4 years four-years | $20,544 | - | 1,120 | 96.0% | 2,913 | 32% | 17 to 1 |
| Average | $18,550 | $22,178 | 1,107 | 78.5% | 2,469 | 46% | 13 to 1 |