Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College is a public community college located in Hilo, HI. It offers 39 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students at Hawaii Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,356) of public community colleges in Hawaii.

It has 2,127 students that are lower than the average population (2,377 students) of community colleges in Hawaii. In addition, 1,269 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Hawaii community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,300.

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Academic Overview

Hawaii Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hilo, Hawaii.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for other students on average. It offers 39 degree programs through 16 Certificate, 23 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1175 Manono Street, Hilo, HI
Phone	808-934-2500
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,204 Out-of-State$8,340
Student Population »	2,127 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	30%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	53% (Full-time) 36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,795
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students at Hawaii Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,356) over public community colleges in Hawaii.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Hawaii Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Hawaii community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,204	$8,340
Books & Supplies	$1,350
On-Campus Living Costs	$12,234
Off-Campus Living Costs	$18,950
Average Financial Aid	$4,795
Cost of Attendance	$16,788	$21,924
After Financial Aid	$11,993	$17,129
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State Students
Hawaii Community College	$3,204	$8,340
Public Community Colleges in Hawaii	$3,220	$8,356
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Hawaii Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 16 Certificate, 23 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	16	23	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Plant Nursery Operations and Management	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Forestry (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
American Indian/Native American Studies	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	145 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,127 students at Hawaii Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 867 male students and 1,381 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,248	757	1,491
Male Students	867	377	490
Female Students	1,381	380	1,001

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Hawaii Community College, there are 2,127 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,716 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,269 students are enrolled exclusively and 447 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,127
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,269
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	447
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	411

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