2024 Hawaii Colleges Graduation Rate Comparison
For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate at Hawaii colleges is 41.5%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program. The average transfer-out rate is 16.1% and the average retention rate is 64.4% (full-time students).
Hawaii College Graduation, Transfer-out, Retention Rate Statistics
The next list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics. For that, we include only 4-year colleges and having more than 500 enrolled students.
- Chaminade University of Honolulu has the highest graduation rate of 66% and University of Hawaii Maui College has the lowest graduation rate of 26% and .
- Hawaii Pacific University has the highest transfer-out rate of 37% and University of Hawaii Maui College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 11% and .
- University of Hawaii at Manoa has the highest retention rate of 79% and Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the lowest retention rate of 53% and .
Graduation Rate Comparison Between Hawaii Colleges
The following table lists Hawaii colleges with graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. within 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees).
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | 66% | - | 71% | 44 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Public, 4 years four-years | 42% | - | 68% | 38 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Public, 4 years four-years | 62% | - | 79% | 49 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | 44% | 37% | 59% | 10 |
| Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI Public, 2-4 years | 23% | 15% | 57% | 51 |
| Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI Public, 2-4 years | 24% | 15% | 65% | 46 |
| Kauai Community College Lihue, HI Public, 2-4 years | 36% | 4% | 68% | 49 |
| Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI Public, 2-4 years | 28% | 10% | 69% | 52 |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI Public, 4 years four-years | 26% | 11% | 70% | 40 |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Public, 4 years four-years | 32% | 31% | 69% | 48 |
| Windward Community College Kaneohe, HI Public, 2-4 years | 25% | 12% | 64% | 36 |
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Private, 4 years four-years | 66% | 21% | 53% | 50 |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI Public, 2-4 years | 30% | 5% | 53% | 36 |
| Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Private, 4 years four-years | 54% | - | 67% | - |
| Hawaii Medical College Honolulu, HI Private, 2-4 years | 40% | - | 32% | 9 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu Honolulu, HI Private, 2-4 years | 50% | - | 79% | - |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage Kahului, HI Private, 2-4 years | 57% | - | 63% | 71 |
| Average | 41% | 16% | 64% | 42 |