Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Hilo, HI. It offers 45 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1973 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,127 students attended Hawaii Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 82 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 78 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 204 (full-time) and 78 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Hawaii Community College is 30% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 53% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,127 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
| Number of Faculty | 160 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Hawaii Community College is $8,340
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
54% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,795 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,340 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,795 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Hawaii Community College offers 21 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 162 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 18 | 0 | 134 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 162 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Hawaii Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 162 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 16 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 134 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 12 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | 14 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,127 students have enrolled into Hawaii Community College. By gender, 845 male and 1,282 female students are attending the school.
There are 310 White (14.57%), 18 Black/African American (0.85%), 364 Hispanic (17.11%), 349 Asian (16.41%), and 1,281 students with other races. 34 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,127 | 845 | 1,282 |
| American Indian/Native American | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Asian | 349 | 146 | 203 |
| Black/African American | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 364 | 140 | 224 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 169 | 72 | 97 |
| White | 310 | 133 | 177 |
| Two More | 851 | 328 | 523 |
| Un-Known | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Non-resident Alien | 34 | 8 | 26 |
Directory Information
- 1175 Manono Street, Hilo, HI
- 808-934-2500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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