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Colleges and universities in Hawaii

Hawaii is home to 23 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 61,614 students in total.

Of these, 11 are public and 12 private. The largest by enrollment include University of Hawaii at Manoa, Leeward Community College, and Kapiolani Community College. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 48% and the median average net price is $11,840.

Institutions
23
indexed
Combined enrollment
61,614
students
Median grad rate
48%
reporting
Median net price
$11,840
reporting
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How the 23 institutions in Hawaii break down

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By control
Public
11
48% of all
State and locally governed
Private
12
52% of all
5 nonprofit · 7 for-profit
By level
4-year
11
48% of all
Bachelor's and above
2-year
10
43% of all
Associate degrees
Less-than-2-year
2
9% of all
Certificate programs

12 institutionsPrivate · of 23

BaccalaureatePrivate (nonprofit)

Brigham Young University - Hawaii

Laie, Hawaii

Grad rate
53%
Admit rate
47.0%
Enrollment
2,906
Net price
$16,774
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Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsPrivate (nonprofit)

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grad rate
55%
Admit rate
91.4%
Enrollment
2,709
Net price
$28,856
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Private (for-profit)

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grad rate
82%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
85
Net price
$20,970
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Special Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsPrivate (for-profit)

Hawaii Medical College

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grad rate
84%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
194
Net price
$30,107
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Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsPrivate (nonprofit)

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grad rate
35%
Admit rate
85.9%
Enrollment
4,921
Net price
$29,657
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Private (nonprofit)

Hawaii Tokai International College

Kapolei, Hawaii

Grad rate
93%
Admit rate
77.8%
Enrollment
24
Net price
No federal aid
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Private (for-profit)

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage

Kahului, Hawaii

Grad rate
76%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
47
Net price
$10,361
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Private (for-profit)

Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grad rate
Grad-only
Admit rate
Grad-only
Enrollment
61
Net price
Grad-only
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Private (for-profit)

Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grad rate
87%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
50
Net price
$11,824
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Private (for-profit)

Mauna Loa Helicopters

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Grad rate
92%
Admit rate
100.0%
Enrollment
12
Net price
$115,636
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BaccalaureatePrivate (nonprofit)

Pacific Rim Christian University

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grad rate
45%
Admit rate
60.0%
Enrollment
187
Net price
$23,151
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BaccalaureatePrivate (for-profit)

University of Phoenix - Hawaii

Kapolei, Hawaii

Grad rate
0%
Admit rate
No freshman entry
Enrollment
—
Net price
$14,508
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges and universities are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 23 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 61,614 students.
What are the largest universities in Hawaii?
By total enrollment, the largest institutions in Hawaii are University of Hawaii at Manoa, Leeward Community College, Kapiolani Community College, Hawaii Pacific, and Honolulu Community College.
What is the average graduation rate and net price in Hawaii?
The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 48%, and the median average net price is $11,840. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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