Hawaii Community Colleges Comparison
In Hawaii, 6 community colleges are active this year. Kauai Community College has ranked first in Hawaii community college ranking and Kapiolani Community College and Leeward Community College ranked second and third in the ranking. You can view more ranked community college ranking at Hawaii community college ranking page.
The following list summarizes statistics for Hawaii community colleges.
- The 2025 average tuition & fees of community colleges in Hawaii is $3,220 for Hawaii residents and $8,356 for out-of-state students.
- Total 22,116 students have enrolled in community colleges in Hawaii and, of that, 11,095 students enrolled online exclusively.
- The average students to faculty ratio of Hawaii community colleges is 16.33 to 1.
- The average financial aid amount received at community colleges in Hawaii is $4,904.
- The average graduation rate is 32.3% and the average transfer-out rate is 14.0% at community colleges in Hawaii.
Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
6 Community Colleges in Hawaii
| College Name | Hawaii Residents Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Student Population | Online Student Population | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Financial Aid Amount | Students to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI | $3,174 | $8,310 | 3,342 | 1,631 | 25% | 16% | $4,882 | 18 to 1 |
| Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI | $3,284 | $8,420 | 5,914 | 2,807 | 22% | 21% | $4,341 | 15 to 1 |
| Kauai Community College Lihue, HI | $3,252 | $8,388 | 1,335 | 439 | 48% | 10% | $4,963 | 11 to 1 |
| Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI | $3,214 | $8,350 | 6,471 | 3,721 | 35% | 14% | $4,800 | 21 to 1 |
| Windward Community College Kaneohe, HI | $3,194 | $8,330 | 2,765 | 1,495 | 31% | 12% | $4,971 | 19 to 1 |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI | $3,204 | $8,340 | 2,289 | 1,002 | 33% | 11% | $5,465 | 14 to 1 |
| Average | $3,220 | $8,356 | 22,116 | 11,095 | 32% | 14% | $4,904 | 16 to 1 |