School Highlights
Hawaii Medical College serves 194 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- 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
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Hawaii Medical College
(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
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
8 staff
65 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hawaii Medical College has declined by 42% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Hawaii Medical College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
194 students
2,289 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
169 students
510 students
# Part-Time Students
25 students
1,865 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
194 students
2,289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
169 students
510 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
2,191 students
% Asian
23%
32%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
7%
12%
% Hawaiian
43%
6%
% Two or more races
10%
30%
% Non Resident races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
28%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii Medical College's ranking?
Hawaii Medical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Hawaii for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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