2023 Hawaii Colleges Comparison
In Hawaii, twenty-two colleges are active and serve higher education to students. By school types, there are eleven public schools and eleven private schools. By school levels, eleven 4-years (or high) schools, nine 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two 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 $18,508 for out-of-state students in 2023. The graduate tuition & fee is $15,490 for state residents and $21,740 for out-of-state students. A total of 2,425 students enrolled in Hawaii colleges including 2,342 undergraduate and 962 graduate students.
Hawaii College Overview
Of the twenty-two Hawaii schools, University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked first and Chaminade University of Honolulu ranked second (view more at Hawaii college rankings). The 2023 average tuition & fees of all Hawaii colleges is $9,594 for Hawaii residents and $18,508 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 86.64% and the average SAT score is 1,141. The average number of students is 2,425 and the average student to faculty ratio is 15 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 are $18,508 and University of Hawaii at Manoa has the highest tuition & fees of $34,218 and Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,250.
- The average graduate tuition & fees are $21,740 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 is 1,141 and University of Hawaii at Manoa has the highest SAT score of 1,185 and University of Hawaii-West Oahu has the lowest score of 1,095.
- The average acceptance rate is 86.64% and University of Hawaii at Manoa has the tightest (lowest) rate of 70% and University of Hawaii-West Oahu has the loosest (lowest) rate of 95%.
- The average student population is 2,425 and University of Hawaii at Manoa has the most students of 19,098 and Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med has the fewest students of 59.
- The average graduation rate is 46.58% and Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the highest rate of 71% and University of Phoenix-Hawaii has the lowest rate of 13%.
2023 Hawaii Colleges
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 | 1,185 | 70.0% | 19,098 | 59% | 14 to 1 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $28,544 | $25,200 | - | 90.1% | 2,214 | 66% | 10 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Public, 4 years four-years | $20,798 | $27,062 | 1,105 | 92.2% | 3,243 | 43% | 13 to 1 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $31,940 | $20,656 | 1,154 | 85.3% | 4,586 | 42% | 18 to 1 |
| University of Phoenix-Hawaii Kapolei, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $9,552 | $16,752 | - | 0.0% | 62 | 13% | 9 to 1 |
| Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $12,380 | $11,910 | - | 0.0% | 135 | 56% | 7 to 1 |
| Mauna Loa Helicopters Kailua Kona, HI Private, Less than 2 years | $98,000 | - | - | 0.0% | 6 | - | 2 to 1 |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage Kahului, HI Private, 2-4 years | $18,704 | - | - | 0.0% | 56 | 79% | 25 to 1 |
| Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,420 | - | - | 0.0% | 6,100 | 25% | 16 to 1 |
| Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,350 | - | - | 0.0% | 6,413 | 27% | 21 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii System Office Honolulu, HI Public, 4 years four-years | - | - | - | 0.0% | - | - | - |
| Windward Community College Kaneohe, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,330 | - | - | 0.0% | 2,386 | 24% | 18 to 1 |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,340 | - | - | 0.0% | 2,248 | 34% | 14 to 1 |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $14,850 | $16,050 | - | 0.0% | 59 | - | - |
| Hawaii Medical College Honolulu, HI Private, 2-4 years | $26,037 | - | - | 0.0% | 354 | 83% | 22 to 1 |
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Honolulu, HI Private, Less than 2 years | $14,508 | - | - | 0.0% | 72 | 74% | 18 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu Honolulu, HI Private, 2-4 years | $19,133 | - | - | 0.0% | 141 | 68% | 22 to 1 |
| Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,310 | - | - | 0.0% | 3,210 | 23% | 16 to 1 |
| Kauai Community College Lihue, HI Public, 2-4 years | $8,388 | - | - | 0.0% | 1,343 | 30% | 11 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI Public, 4 years four-years | $8,420 | - | - | 0.0% | 2,724 | 31% | 15 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Public, 4 years four-years | $20,544 | - | 1,095 | 94.6% | 3,008 | 37% | 18 to 1 |
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Private, 4 years four-years | $6,250 | - | 1,168 | 87.7% | 2,893 | 71% | 16 to 1 |
| Average | $18,508 | $21,740 | 1,141 | 86.6% | 2,425 | 47% | 15 to 1 |