Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Hilo, HI. It offers 39 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 2,289 students attended Hawaii Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 63 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 77 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 169 (full-time) and 77 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Hawaii Community College is 33% and transfer-out rate is 11%. The retention rate is 59% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,289 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
| Number of Faculty | 140 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 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.
37% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,465 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,340 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,465 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Hawaii Community College offers 16 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, 165 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 14 | 0 | 135 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 165 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Hawaii Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 165 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 15 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 135 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 15 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 15 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Forestry (other) | ✕ | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 12 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 7 |
| Education | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 39 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 39 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 8 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 |
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | ✕ | 22 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 11 |
| Business | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 7 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 9 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 135 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,289 students have enrolled into Hawaii Community College. By gender, 881 male and 1,408 female students are attending the school.
There are 342 White (14.94%), 19 Black/African American (0.83%), 460 Hispanic (20.10%), 394 Asian (17.21%), and 1,371 students with other races. 36 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,289 | 881 | 1,408 |
| American Indian/Native American | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Asian | 394 | 175 | 219 |
| Black/African American | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 460 | 147 | 313 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 163 | 66 | 97 |
| White | 342 | 145 | 197 |
| Two More | 835 | 310 | 525 |
| Un-Known | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Non-resident Alien | 36 | 12 | 24 |
Directory Information
- 1175 Manono Street, Hilo, HI
- 808-934-2500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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