Paying for Hawaii Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $3,204 $8,340
The 2024 tuition & fees of Hawaii Community College (HCC) are $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,304 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2021 at HCC.
54% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,795. It could cover 57.49% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $11,993 for Hawaii residents and $17,129 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Hawaii Community College is $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($5,136) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,304.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of HCC is $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
HCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$3,204 $8,340$12,152
2023-2024$3,204$8,340$12,234
Change % 2023-20240.00%0.00%0.67%
2024-2025$3,204$8,340$12,317

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at HCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $131 for Hawaii residents and $345 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$131$345
2023-2024$131$345
2024-2025$131$345

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,234 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.67% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.00% compared to the previous year.
The HCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $16,788 for state residents and $21,924 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $23,504 for state residents and $28,640 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At HCC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$3,204
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$8,340
Room & Board$8,248$13,720
Personal Expenses$3,986$5,230
Books & Supplies$1,350
COA (In-State)$16,788$23,504
COA (Out-of-State)$21,924$28,640
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

HCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Hawaii Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to HCC
In-StateOut-of-State
Hawaii Community College$3,204$8,340
Leeward Community College$3,214$8,350
Kapiolani Community College$3,284$8,420
Honolulu Community College$3,174$8,310
Windward Community College$3,194$8,330
Kauai Community College$3,252$8,388
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