School Highlights
Hawaii Medical College serves 354 students (85% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hawaii Medical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Hawaii Medical College
(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
269 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hawaii Medical College has grown by 555% over five years.
The Hawaii Medical College diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
354 students
3,377 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
300 students
695 students
# Part-Time Students
54 students
2,682 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
379 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
300 students
695 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
2,292 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
40 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
24%
n/a
% Asian
2%
32%
% Hispanic
30%
14%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
19%
11%
% Hawaiian
3%
6%
% Two or more races
8%
31%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii Medical College's ranking?
Hawaii Medical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Hawaii for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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