For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 community colleges serving 24,975 students in Hawaii (7 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Hawaii is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Hawaii Medical College.
Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 68%, with the majority being American and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(HI) School Average
American Indian
31%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
14%
White
32%
Hawaiian
12%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
2%
Top Ranked Hawaii Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Hawaii Medical College
Private for-profit
1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Ste. 644
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
| 354 students
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
| 3,210 students
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Private for-profit
110 East Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 214-5293
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 214-5293
| 56 students
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
| 6,100 students
Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu
Private for-profit
1123 Eleventh Avenue, Suite 102
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-7007
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-7007
| 141 students
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
| 2,724 students
Community Colleges in Hawaii (Closed)
School
Location
Students
33 S King St, 4th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-4014
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 524-4014
| 267 students
1500 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-1500
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-1500
| 1,401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Hawaii?
There are 10 community colleges serving 24,975 students in Hawaii.
How much do community colleges cost in Hawaii?
The average tuition for community colleges in Hawaii is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Hawaii?
The top-ranked community colleges in Hawaii include Hawaii Medical College.
What is community college diversity score in Hawaii?
Community colleges in Hawaii have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Hawaii?
Community colleges in Hawaii have approximately 68% minority enrollment, with the majority being American.
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