Colleges in Hawaii: Complete List & Stats (2024)

21 colleges and universities with tuition, admissions, and earnings data

2024 College Scorecard data · Updated 2026

Colleges

$10,357

Avg Tuition

78%

Avg Accept Rate

$43,423

Avg Earnings (10yr)

Hawaii is home to 21 colleges and universities, ranging from 10 public institutions to 11 private colleges. Average in-state tuition is $10,357, with costs ranging from $3,174 to $31,940. Graduates from Hawaii colleges earn a median of $43,423 ten years after enrollment.The average acceptance rate across Hawaii institutions is 78%.

Most Affordable

Honolulu Community College

$3,174

Highest Earnings

Hawaii Pacific University

$59,593

Best Graduation Rate

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

69%

All 21 Colleges in Hawaii

B C H I K L M P U W

B

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Brigham Young University-Hawaii	Laie	$6,250	34%	$52,064

C

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Chaminade University of Honolulu	Honolulu	$28,544	93%	$52,343

H

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Hawaii Community College	Hilo	$3,204	N/A	$34,891
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design	Honolulu	N/A	N/A	$25,235
Hawaii Medical College	Honolulu	$26,037	N/A	$38,880
Hawaii Pacific University	Honolulu	$31,940	87%	$59,593
Honolulu Community College	Honolulu	$3,174	N/A	$45,105

I

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage	Kahului	N/A	N/A	N/A
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med	Honolulu	N/A	N/A	N/A

K

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Kapiolani Community College	Honolulu	$3,284	N/A	$44,599
Kauai Community College	Lihue	$3,252	N/A	$36,868

L

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Leeward Community College	Pearl City	$3,214	N/A	$39,899

M

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy	Honolulu	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mauna Loa Helicopters	Kailua Kona	N/A	N/A	N/A

P

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Pacific Rim Christian University	Honolulu	$12,380	N/A	$40,523

U

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
University of Hawaii at Hilo	Hilo	$7,838	84%	$47,856
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu	$12,186	73%	$57,624
University of Hawaii Maui College	Kahului	$3,284	N/A	$34,453
University of Hawaii-West Oahu	Kapolei	$7,584	96%	$52,075
University of Phoenix-Hawaii	Kapolei	N/A	N/A	$37,752

W

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Windward Community College	Kaneohe	$3,194	N/A	$38,439

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Hawaii?

There are 21 colleges and universities in Hawaii, including 10 public and 11 private institutions, according to 2024 College Scorecard data.

What is the average college tuition in Hawaii?

The average in-state tuition across Hawaii colleges is $10,357. Tuition ranges from $3,174 to $31,940 depending on the institution.

How much do Hawaii college graduates earn?

Graduates from Hawaii colleges earn an average median salary of $43,423 ten years after enrollment, based on 2024 College Scorecard data.

What is the average acceptance rate in Hawaii?

The average acceptance rate across Hawaii colleges is 78%. Rates vary widely from highly selective institutions to open-admission colleges.

Data Source & Methodology

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024 data). Includes tuition, admissions, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for federally funded institutions.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: College Scorecard

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