For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Hawaii Public Colleges is $7,723 for in-state and $20,995 for out-of-state students.

Hawaii Public Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Hawaii, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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University of Hawaii at Manoa has the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,218 and University of Hawaii Maui College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,420 among Hawaii Public Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Hawaii Public Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $7,723 for in-state and $20,995 for out-of-state students.
  • Cost per credit hour is $304 for state residents and $857 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,350.
  • Living cost is $11,592 (on-campus), $16,815 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Hawaii Public Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Hawaii Public Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI$7,838 $20,798$306 $846$1,350 $8,248 $14,524
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI$12,186 $34,218$471 $1,389$1,350 $14,936 $17,357
University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului, HI$3,284 $8,420$131 $345$1,350 - $18,020
University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei, HI$7,584 $20,544$306 $846$1,350 - $17,358
Average$7,723$20,995$304$857$1,350$11,592$16,815
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.
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